Heavy Equipment Training Courses and Workshops

This course is designed to provide participants with formalized training in Excavator operation, in a safe manner. Many operators have gained experience by just “having a go� Completion of this course will provide a recognized qualification with participants being able to conduct pre-start and pre-operational checks, recognize danger areas and operate a back hoe/front end loader correctly and safely through all areas of operation.

Pre requisite
Participants require evidence of previous experience operating under supervision.

Course Content
The Excavator training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS225A - Shift and Transfer Materials using an Excavator

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations, Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations, [NOHSC 7019 (1992)] National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for the Operation of Load Shifting Equipment and other types of specified equipment, safety issues and enterprise/site require... [Read More]

This course is designed to provide participants with formalized training in Bulldozer operation, in a safe manner. Many operators have gained experience by just “having a go� Completion of this course will provide a recognized qualification with participants being able to conduct pre-start and pre-operational checks, recognize danger areas and operate a back hoe/front end loader correctly and safely through all areas of operation.

Pre requisite
Participants require evidence of previous experience operating under supervision.

Course Content
The Bulldozer training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS218A - Shift and Transfer Materials using a Bulldozer

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations, Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations, [NOHSC 7019 (1992)] National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for the Operation of Load Shifting Equipment and other types of specified equipment, safety issues and enterprise/site requirem... [Read More]

Current legislation requires operators to be trained and operate a forklift in accordance with AS 2359.2. This course is designed to provide participants with the sound understanding and knowledge required to enable them to operate a fork lift truck safely.

The Forklift Training Plan is based on the Unit of Competency within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS228A or MNMG238A - Conduct Forklift Operations
WorkSafe Western Australian Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - OSH Acts and regulations (Duty of Care), [NOHSC 7019 (1992)] National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety Competency Standards for the Operation of Load Shifting Equipment and other types of specified equipment, AS 2359.1 (Jib Attachments) &, AS 2359.2 (Requirements, qualifications and training of operators)
Plan Work - Lift - truck type and capacity requirements, stability attachments, workplace rules and procedures, workplace hazards and priorities.
Lift Truck Operation - Main components of an industrial truck, pre-start/pre-operation chec... [Read More]

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills to safely operate a Vehicle Self Loading Crane (CV) as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operation checks, set-up and operate crane, shut down, dismantle and perform various operations competently.

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations, Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations, specific regulations dealing with cranes and relevant Australian Standards, National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, codes of practice where applicable.
Plan Work - Crane type and its capacity, site requirements and rules, workplace hazards, priorities, emergency procedures.
Lifting Gear - Inspect all lifting gear to be used, current tags and W.L.L. markings clearly visible.
Slinging Practices - Safe use of all lifting gear, correct reeving practices, correct angle factors, determine correct capacity of lifting gear, double wrap to be used at all times.
Calculations of Loads - Calculate area, calculate volume, use other means of establis... [Read More]

This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate a tower crane as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks, set-up and operate the crane competently, shut down and dismantle and perform various operations competently.

Pre requisite
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Content
The Tower Crane training plan is based on the Unit of Competencies within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF):

UEPOPS201A - Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
UEPOPS230A Operate Lifting and Load Shifting Equipment for loads greater than ten tonnes
WorkSafe Western Australia Certification

Legislation in the Workplace - O.S.H. Acts and Regulations, Mines Safety Inspection Act and Regulations, specific regulations dealing with cranes and AS 1418/2550, codes of practice where applicable.
Plan Work - Crane type and its capacity, site requirements and rules, workplace hazards, priorities, emergency procedures.
Lif... [Read More]

This course is designed to give participants the necessary skills to safely operate an overhead crane with 3 or less movements by pendant or remote control. If your crane has 4 or more movements then you should visit the Bridge and Gantry page on our website.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to undertake pre-operational checks, set-up and operate the crane competently, shut down and perform various lifting operations safely and efficiently in accordance with workplace procedures and AS2550.3.

Legislation �applicable to worksite (OSH, MIS Acts, OSH, MSI Reg’s), Codes of Practice, Australian Standards 2550/1418, High Risk Licence requirements
Roles and responsibilities �duty of care, dogman licence
Workplace rules and procedures
Crane types �gantry, bridge, overhead travelling cranes
Hazard Identification and Risk Management �pertinent to overhead crane operation and to work tasks.
Pre-start/pre-operational checks �faults, isolation, tagging as per company procedures
Slings �FSWR, Webbing, Chain, construction, inspection, defects, rejection criteria, workplace
Lifting equipment �hooks, sh... [Read More]

The Associated Training Services (ATS) Heavy Equipment Operator Programs are comprehensive, industry developed, and nationally recognized by employers in the construction, earthmoving, and excavation industries.

The Associated Training Services (ATS) Heavy Equipment Operator Programs are comprehensive, industry developed, and nationally recognized by employers in the construction, earthmoving, and excavation industries.

The Associated Training Services (ATS) Heavy Equipment Operator Programs are comprehensive, industry developed, and nationally recognized by employers in the construction, earthmoving, and excavation industries.

The Associated Training Services (ATS) Heavy Equipment Operator Programs are comprehensive, industry developed, and nationally recognized by employers in the construction, earthmoving, and excavation industries.