Cairns Truck School's Skidsteer training is conducted both locally in Cairns and onsite at remote locations. The Cairns-based course involves a theory component conducted at our training centre in Cairns, with practical component and assessment conducted at our training site at Freshwater.
Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency
Course overview
| Cost: |
$500 beginners, $400 experienced (minimum 12 months) - see below for details. |
| Location: |
Theory - 8 Spotto Street, Woree. Practical - 76 Lower Freshwater Road Freshwater. |
| Duration: |
1-2 days minimum including assessment (depending on participants skill levels) |
| Time: |
7.00am - 3.00pm |
| When: |
Every week |
Course outline
This nationally recognised training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate a Skid Steer Loader and work in a range of different working environments.
- Legislations and standards applicable to operating a Skid Steer Loader (bobcat)
- Risk management, control procedures & prepare for Skid Steer Loader operations (bobcat)
- Drive and operate Skid Steer Loader, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
- Select, remove and fit attachments
- Relocate the Skid Steer Loader (bobcat)
- Carry out machine operator maintenance
- Conduct house keeping
- Assessment type: Theory and Practical
- On successfully completion of being deemed competent you will receive a statement of attainment and a plastic industry wallet card issued by QTLT RTO 40931
A short literacy and numeracy test will be required
Prerequisites
Participates must be:
- Minimum of 17 years of age to sit the assessment
- Proficient in English
What To Bring
- Photo ID
- wear sun-smart and job-site ready clothing - closed in shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Lunch and water/drink
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Earth Moving Course Pricing
BEGINNERS
EARTH MOVING
No experience required
Receive training & assessment in up to 3 types of earth moving equipment
Equipment includes
Excavator, Skid-steer, Roller
Loader, Dozer
Course Outcome
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
Location
Cairns/Freshwater
1 x ticket $500
2 x tickets $900
3 x tickets $1300
4 x tickets $1600
5 x tickets $1800
EXPERIENCED
EARTH MOVING
For experienced operators
(min 12 months)
Streamlined to suit your needs, saving you time and money
Equipment includes
Excavator, Skid-steer, Roller
Loader, Dozer
Course Outcome
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
Location
Cairns/Freshwater
1 x ticket $400
2 x tickets $700
3 x tickets $900
4 x tickets $1050
5 x tickets $1150
ONSITE
EARTH MOVING
Contact us to discuss the needs of your employees
Training and assessment available in any type of earth moving equipment
Equipment includes
Excavator, Skid-steer, Roller
Loder, Dozer
Course Outcome
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
Location
Onsite at your workplace (minimum 5 people)
Contact us for a
competitive quote