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MELBOURNES TOP RATED EARTH MOVING TRAINING ORGANISATION

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BEGINNER

1 Type of Equipment
$839
now $699*

Per Piece of Equipment

  • Choose 1 from Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller or Tractor
  • Free Additional Training
  • Small Class Size
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • Up To 3 Days Competency Based Training
  • No Experience Required
  • Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
  • Ferntree Gully Training Centre
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COURSES RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK

BEGINNER

2+ Types of Equipment
$719
now $599*

Per Piece of Equipment

  • Choose 2 or more from Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller or Tractor
  • Free Additional Training
  • Small Class Size
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • 3 to 5 Day Competency Based Training
  • No Experience Required
  • Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
  • Ferntree Gully Training Centre
CLICK HERE TO CALL & BOOK

COURSES RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK

EXPERIENCED

1 Type of Equipment
$539
now $449*

Per Piece of Equipment

  • Choose 1 from Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller or Tractor
  • Free Additional Training
  • Small Class Size
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • Up To 2 Days Competency Based Training
  • For Experienced Operators
  • Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
  • Ferntree Gully Training Centre
CLICK HERE TO CALL & BOOK

COURSES RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK

EXPERIENCED

2+ Types of Equipment

$479
now $399*

Per Piece of Equipment

  • Choose 2 or more from Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe, Roller or Tractor
  • Free Additional Training
  • Small Class Size
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • 2 To 5 Days Competency Based Training
  • For Experienced Operators
  • Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
  • Ferntree Gully Training Centre
CLICK HERE TO CALL & BOOK

COURSES RUN 7 DAYS A WEEK

EARTH MOVING TRAINING MELBOURNE COURSE STRUCTURE

Our Earth Moving Training Melbourne courses include both practical and theory training.The structure of the course and our small class sizes ensure that students receive maximum time operating the equipment on our simulated worksite. Most units overlap in content so doing a number of units in the one course saves time and money. Course dates are flexible and students can design a course to suit their needs from the dates available.

Nationally Recognised Units of Competency
RIIMPO317F Conduct Roller Operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
RIIMPO319E Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations
RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
RIIMPO315E Conduct Tractor operations

  • Valid photo identification (click here for details)
  • Basic English and numeracy skills. Please let us know if you need assistance with reading or writing
  • Complete a workbook prior to your course

On successful completion of the course, participants will be issued a Plant Operator Card and the corresponding RII Statement of Attainment.
Available RII units of competency include;

• RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations
• RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
• RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
• RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
• RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations
• AHCMOM202 Operate Tractors
• RIIMPO315E Conduct Tractor operations

If you’re running a business and have access to earth moving equipment we can deliver onsite training and assessment, saving you time and money. We can deliver training for any type of earth moving equipment, in all areas of Melbourne and county Victoria. Please contact us to discuss you companies requirements, or call (03) 9756 0244. Click here to view requirements for onsite training and assessment

WHY CHOOSE START TRAINING FOR YOUR EARTH MOVING TRAINING MELBOURNE?

Start Training are Melbourne’s highest rated Earth Moving Training Organisation and we strive to create a friendly and supportive training environment where students of all experiences and backgrounds can train comfortably and with confidence.

Our highly experienced trainers have a wealth of industry knowledge that ensures you get the best possible training course and our support staff are on hand to assist where needed including our dedicated Student Welfare Officer who can assist with one on one Language, Literature and Numeracy (LLN) training if required.

When completing your Earth Moving Training Melbourne course with Start Training you will have access to the following:

  • Start Training’s simulated worksite allowing full operation of plant in realistic conditions
  • Option to train in multiple pieces of plant; excavator, front end loader, backhoe, skid-steer and roller
  • Conveniently located in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne
  • Weekend training
  • Free re-testing and additional training if required
  • All required training material provided at no extra cost
  • Highly experienced and qualified trainers with a wealth of industry knowledge
  • A friendly and relaxed environment where students of all experiences and backgrounds can train comfortably and with confidence

Our Earth Moving Training is conducted at our Earthworks Facility located at 7-9 Hayward Road, Ferntree Gully. During your training course you will have access to our simulated worksite and range of plant including Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Backhoe and Roller. During your training you will be taught how to operated the relvant machine including including pre-start checks, maneuvering and many other exercises tailored to your ability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We conduct all Earth Moving Training at our Earthworks facility located at 7-9 Hayward Road, Ferntree Gully Road, VIC 3156.

We have multiple types of plant available for training our students including excavators, backhoes, tractors, rollers, skid steer and front end loaders. We also have various accessories including augers, buckets including quick hitch and trailers to practice loading and unloading. We have a variety of machine brands including Wacker Neuson, JCB and John Deere ensuring that you get maximum exposure to various machines and equipment as possible.

There are a number of shops and takeaways within a short distance of our Ferntree Gully facility including bakeries located at the Mountain Gate shopping centre, Red Rooster, On It Burgers, McDonalds, Subway and KFC. If you are unsure about their locations one of our friendly staff can direct you. McDonalds is the closest food outlet just 1-2 minutes walk from our premise. We also offer free tea, coffee and biscuits for all our students.

Generally our classes begin at 8.00am each day Monday through to Saturday. Some of our classes begin slightly earlier at 7.30am, you will be informed of your class start time via a booking confirmation and a confirmation SMS sent to you a few days prior to your class.

Yes, we offer ample breaks throughout the day. An initial break is provided at 9.45am at which time a food van visits our Ferntree Gully location. Lunch and other shorter regular breaks are provided throughout the day.

We provide all safety equipment necessary for your course including hi-vis vest and hard-hats where applicable. All you need to bring is a sturdy pair of shoes (no thongs please) and adequate clothing. Please note that during winter months the temperatures can be low, please come with sufficient warm clothing on cold weather days.

Yes, once you have been booked in you will receive an e-mail with all relevant training materials.

Yes, we have a dedicated Student Welfare Officer that can assist you with your needs. We have successfully trained thousands of students including those with additional requirements. Give us a call on (03) 09756 0244 and ask to speak to one of our Training Consultants who will walk you through the options available.

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CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS

Start Training are Melbourne’s Highest Rated Forklift Training Organisation and we are consistently rated highly for customer service, student support and trainer knowledge, but don’t take our word for it, check out some of our reviews below:

My day one training with the instructor Nev was wonderful. He is a genuine asset to your business. He was thoughtful, insightful and humorous. Nev made the entire experience worth while. However day two with Sean and the other lad who likes Guns & Roses was awful. The two spent the majority of the time talking about their personal lives between each other rather than instructing and helping the students. There attitudes were unpleasant and made the experience undesirable.I would not recommend this forklift licence provider to others because of this. I would recommend another provider such as Pinnacle etc.Overall day 1 with Nev 9.5/10Day 2 with Sean & Guns & Roses Guy 2.5/10
James Day
James Day
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tingwei gu
tingwei gu
1748512879
10/10 would recommend to anyone looking at getting their Forklift license in the future as this is the perfect place to learn.
harman randhawa
harman randhawa
1748493669
Recently did the Yellow Card licence trainer was excellent made it feels really are ease really in-depth training and practical work
David Lee
David Lee
1748422283
SHAFI DOST
SHAFI DOST
1748330907
Very friendly trainers. Give clear instructions and the classes were great. Would highly recommend to anyone planning to get their HRW license
Abhishek Ashok
Abhishek Ashok
1748210752
The staff were very friendly and helpful towards the students. Instructions were clear and easy to understand.
Wasantha Cooray
Wasantha Cooray
1747908692
Did excavator course in Ferntree Gully, 100% recommended. Staff are fantastic massive shout out to Caleb, Michael and Ryan all absolute legends. Will be back to do more training
Jack Collinge
Jack Collinge
1747904898
Aqeel Hassan
Aqeel Hassan
1747733442
insyirah umar
insyirah umar
1747344333
I came here without any experience to drive a folklift. But Start Training gave me A to Z training, knowledge and confidence to make it at my first attempt. Cheers!
Trainers were super awesome! Would recommend 100%
Aj S
Aj S
1747274790
Olivia Bussell
Olivia Bussell
1747175883
Great Trainers and Facilities, shout out to Nathan and Chris at the Ferntree Gully site for all their help
Scott Cameron
Scott Cameron
1747079559
Recommend
Ghufran Ullah
Ghufran Ullah
1747029509
It was a great experience with the professional team Start Training in Forklift Truck Training!Everything was perfect! Classes, material, trainers.I highly recommend it.
lovely and professional trainer and staff,It is worth being recommended
At Start Training it was the most exciting time of my life where I learned Health and Safety in depth when I was doing my Forklift licence. I have been seeing Forklifts at work as just machinery used in our warehouses and factory to lift loads not knowing if not carefully driven they can cause serious accidents and people can die and a lot of damage can be caused by careless driving of forklifts. After the training in my own workplace when I see a Forklift I see a good machinery to use to lift our loads but I also see a dangerous tool if not driven carefully. I will always keep the concepts taught at Start Training and continue to read and watch videos to contribute to a Safe Work health place.Thank you Start Training.
Carter Musasa
Carter Musasa
1746524667
Absolute best training facility. My trainers Caleb and Micheal were not only advanced at training techniques but also had a passion for their teaching. Loved every minute of the training
bruno condello
bruno condello
1746183404
Thank you for hosting the forklift training course.The 2 trainers I had were fantastic and very helpful. They really care about helping you pass. Scott was excellent and the other trainer (I forgot his name, apologies) he was very helpful with the maths component of the assessment. Very good experience and highly recommended. I will most certainly recommend your school to those seeking to obtain their forklift license.Great job! Keep up the good work!P.S. the MC Hammer picture on one of the drums with the words "you can't touch this!" through the chicanes cracked me up. Cheers!
Anthony Castro
Anthony Castro
1746086350
Very happy and would definitely go back
Adam Meloni
Adam Meloni
1745915652
Great team and great place to get your Forklift License. Very hands-on, they know their stuff and know how to pass it on.They take their time to make sure you understand and will do what they can to help you reach your goal
Neil Porter
Neil Porter
1745289113
very good school
Elton Lee
Elton Lee
1744695430
Fantastic teachers, very thorough and patient with their teaching. Made you feel at ease in a tough learning environment. Thank you 🙏
Julie Beck
Julie Beck
1744677182
Great class, learnt lots, and Adam was amazing
Tracey Denboer
Tracey Denboer
1744604872
Great staff who were really helpful. Chris especially was excellent as a trainer. Excellent facilities for training too. Highly recommend courses from them.
Brijesh Purohit
Brijesh Purohit
1743847671
They're doing well services
Sethu Raman
Sethu Raman
1743830317
Attending the white card training with Caleb was a great experience, as he was extremely thorough and friendly, and I would definitely recommend 🙂
Tayla Latreille
Tayla Latreille
1743643133
The Training staffs so friendly and helpfull.
3am_Cabinets
3am_Cabinets
1743567252
The training is clear and the venue is good
Ringo So
Ringo So
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Ringo So
Ringo So
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Rames Kumar
Rames Kumar
1743371478
Iam so Happy with the result Thanks star training really the best place i ever have to take My licence 🥰🥰🥰
Muhammad Huda
Muhammad Huda
1743309020
I went for my forklift licence and the trainers i had were fantastic! First time driving a forkift and they were very patient and encouraging. Cant remember one of the trainers but in my 2nd day i had chris and he was great! Got my licence that day! Thanks chris and team at Start Training!
Mikey
Mikey
1743136192
The instructors were out of this world with the help they offer and there instruction were clear and precise
5-star training center! Jora and Mason provide excellent instruction, hands-on practice, and a supportive learning atmosphere. They provide ample equipment and materials for all students, allowing for hands-on practice.Highly recommended!!
Hi everyone.Just wanna say that english is not my first language but seriously my trainer is very helpful and very understanding about it. He use the word that i can understand, he teach me how to gain the knowledge and anger to pass. Serious talk here, Chris u good bro. Very happy
Gatot Yono
Gatot Yono
1742466874
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