Building and Construction

Learn practical and theoretical skills behind backhoe and loader operations.

This course will teach you:

Plan and prepare for backhoe/loader operations
Operate backhoe/loader in line with established requirements
Load, carry and place materials to complete work activity
Select, remove and fit attachments for a backhoe/loader
Relocate the backhoe/loader
Conduct housekeeping duties

This course covers how to:

Plan and prepare for excavator operations
Operate excavator in line with established requirements
Lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity
Select, remove, fit and use attachments for an excavator
Prepare to relocate the excavator
Conduct housekeeping activities.

Strengthen your skills and knowledge to operate a wheeled front end loader, applicable in multiple industries.

This course will teach you:

Plan and prepare for wheeled front end loader operations
Operate front end loader in line with established requirements
Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials to complete work activities
Prepare to relocate the front end loader
Conduct housekeeping activities

This course is aimed at providing the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a telescopic materials handler (telehandler) safely and efficiently. The course is a mixture of in class theory, practical demonstration and assessment covering all aspect of operation including legislation; hazards and risk control; planning; pre-use inspections; load charts; load characteristics; attachments; safe operation; transport; reporting procedures; shut down and post operation checks.

This course prepares you for working in a confined space across a variety of industries including construction, resources, farming, trades and more.

This course teaches:

Identifying confined spaces
Practical entry and exit into and from a confined space
Identifying and assessing hazards and risks when working in a confined space
To plan and prepare for entering and working in confined spaces
To complete a record and/or report of work completed whilst in a confined space
To interpret Australian Standards and relevant legislation
To write work plans and risk assessments
To work to a confined space permit
To work according to site policy and procedures
Lockout and tag out methods of isolation
Safety and emergency procedures

This Gas Test Atmospheres training course is for individuals who may be required to carry out gas testing of an atmosphere prior to entering a specific area or workspace. This can include work environments that are hazardous, unpredictable, subject to time pressure, chaotic and expose responders to risk, on land or water, or workplace atmospheres which may include visible and invisible hazards and hazardous surfaces.

The course covers the skills and knowledge required to test the working atmosphere using electronic test apparatus to find out if it is safe for the proposed work, interpret readings and take actions based on the interpretation.

Areas that may need to be atmospherically tested can include:

Confined Spaces
Enclosed and partially enclosed spaces
Hot works
Storage tanks, silos, pits, pipes, shafts and ducts
Testing as part of issuing a work permit
Monitoring as part of working under a permit
Open areas

Students will learn:

Legislative framework for gas detection
Determining when is gas testing required
Gas testing permits to work and hot work requirements
Supervisor responsibilities
Risk assessments and the need to consider atmospheric monitoring requirements during the risk assessment
Confined space permit overview
Air densities of common gases
Oxygen deficiency, oxygen enrichment, lower explosive levels, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, methane and other gases
Exposure limits: TWAs, STELs, IDLHs etc
Gas testing log sheets
Gas detector maintenance
Gas detector bump testing and calibration requirements
Gas detector records

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform (EWP) where the boom length is 11m or more. You will learn how to:

Plan and prepare for EWP work
Operate an EWP to perform work, and
Pack up and shutdown procedures.

To find out more about requirements for applying for, or renewing a Work Platform (WP) High Risk Work (HRW) licence, please visit the WorkSafe Queensland website at Boom type elevating work platform – WP | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

This course or unit of competency often referred to in industries as a C6 crane ticket, includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to be able to safely operate a slewing mobile crane with a Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC) up to 60 tonnes for the high-risk work licence class C6.

Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:

Plan for the safe and effective operation of a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonne capacity)
Identify and report damage or defects
Conduct routine pre and post operational crane checks
Correctly set up the crane
Conduct test lifts and transfer loads
Use controls, outriggers and safety equipment
Move loads using best mobile practice
Communicate effectively with dogman / rigger
Load calculations and movement

This course will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake the duties of a dogman. You will learn slinging techniques, including selection and inspection of lifting gear and equipment, directing crane operations in the movement of a load, risk management processes relating to lifting operations, communication and crane characteristics and types.

To find out more about requirements for applying for, or renewing a HRW licence (Dogger), please visit the WorkSafe Queensland website at Dogger – DG | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate elevating work platforms which are not classified as requiring a high risk work (HRW) licence. If you need to operate boom lifts that have a capacity beyond 11m, please see our EWP High Risk licence course.

The unit covers the operation of a range of elevating work platforms under 11m and will provide participants with skills and knowledge to operate EWPs that are transferrable to any EWP under 11m.

Learn the relevant skills that are applicable to manual handling and safe load handling in line with work and occupational health and safety regulations.

You will learn how to:

Assess relevant risks associated with relocating loads
Plan load relocations
Relocating loads.

The Certificate I in Construction qualification introduces the construction industry, job roles and workplace expectations and allows students to gain the skills and knowledge of various trades within the construction industry.

The Certificate II in Construction Pathways has been designed to covers essential WHS requirements, while allowing the students to gain basic skills in the use of construction tools and materials, reading and interpreting plans, making measurements and calculations and communicating in the workplace.

The Certificate II in Plumbing Services is an ideal qualification as a pathway into a Plumbing Apprenticeship and will assist students in gaining the basic knowledge and skills required for the Plumbing sector.

This course provides learners with the skills to perform a range of skills at trade level. Ideal for those working in furniture making and or involved in the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom or similar context.

The Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology provides tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and / or installation of products including furniture and cabinetry made from timber and other materials.

The Certificate III in Carpentry provides the skills and knowledge to work as a carpenter within residential and commercial construction workplaces and includes setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.

The Certificate III in Joinery covers the joinery skills and knowledge required to work in residential and commercial applications and is completed through an apprenticeship.

The Certificate III in Plumbing covers the knowledge and skills to assemble, install and maintain water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage, and gas, roofing and mechanical services in residential, industrial and commercial workplaces.

The Certificate III in Roof Plumbing provides the knowledge and skills to install roof components and drainage systems, including wall claddings, gutters, downpipes, flashings and roof sheeting, materials and insulation.

The Certificate III in Shopfitting is a qualification covering the skills for a shopfitter working in residential and commercial, retail or office environments and is completed through an apprenticeship.