Machinery and Tools Short Courses and Skill Sets

Focused on Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG Welding) and the operation of Electric Welding Machines, this course provides practical, real-world experience to get you comfortable with key welding techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, you'll gain hands-on knowledge in...

This course trains novice operators in the skills required to enter the industry as a certified excavator operator.
The course covers:

•    Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations;
•    Operate hydraulic excavator;
•    ...

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to operate a forklift truck safely.
Participants will learn how to operate a forklift truck by planning the work, conducting routine checks on a forklift truck, shifting loads in a safe manner and safely shut down and...

This course trains novice operators in the skills required to enter the industry as a certified wheeled front end loader operator.

The course covers:

•  Plan and prepare for wheel loader operations;
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The focus of the skill set is on Gas Metal Arc Welding and use of electric welding machines.

The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations skill set provides participants real, hands-on experience. 

In this training program you will learn how to:

• follow work health and safety procedures;
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In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

• Conduct pre-operational checks and maintenance on chainsaws
• Operate chainsaws safely for...

In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand and apply relevant Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations when operating small plant and equipment
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In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

• Perform pre-start and pre operational checks and routine maintenance
• Operate tractors...

This short course covers the process for safely checking, loading, starting and operating a side-by-side utility vehicle. Participants will learn to steer, manoeuvre, position and stop the vehicle in a smooth and controlled manner.

The course covers

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This course trains novice operators in the skills required to enter the industry as a certified skid steer loader operator.
The course covers:

•    Plan and prepare for skid steer loader operations
•    Operate skid steer loader
•    ...

In this course you will learn the knowledge and skills to:

• Increase skills to prepare and maintain chainsaws for use
• Apply safe cutting techniques for...

In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Plan and prepare for using hand and power tools.
• Select the right tools for specific tasks...