BEGINNER SKID STEER
Most Popular
SALE
NOW ONLY $499
(Was $839)
  • RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
  • Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency
  • Duration: Up To 3 Days Competency Based Training
  • Clayton South Training Centre
  • Flexible Payment Options: Afterpay, ZipPay, Paypal Pay in 4
  • Unlimited Training
  • Unlimited Retesting
  • Access to Individual LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) Support
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • Melbournes Top Rated Forklift Training
  • Additional Units of Competency
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*Surcharge of $100 applies to weekend courses
EXPERIENCED SKID STEER
Experienced
SALE
NOW ONLY $399
(Was $539)
  • RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
  • Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency
  • Duration: Up To 2 Days Competency Based Training
  • Clayton South Training Centre
  • Flexible Payment Options: Afterpay, ZipPay, Paypal Pay in 4
  • Unlimited Training
  • Unlimited Retesting
  • Access to Individual LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) Support
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • Melbournes Top Rated Forklift Training
  • Additional Units of Competency
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OR CALL (03) 9756 0244
*Surcharge of $100 applies to weekend courses
EARTHWORKS TRAINING PACKAGE
Combine & Save With Our Complete Package
Best Value
$995
  • RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
  • Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency
  • Duration: Between 4 to 5 Days Competency Based Training
  • Clayton South Training Centre
  • Flexible Payment Options: Afterpay, ZipPay, Paypal Pay in 4
  • Unlimited Training
  • Unlimited Retesting
  • Access to Individual LLN (Language, Literacy & Numeracy) Support
  • Licence Renewal Protection
  • Industry Experienced Trainers
  • Melbournes Top Rated Forklift Training
  • Includes Additional Units / Licences:
    1. Choose an extra unit from one of the following: Excavator, Front-End Loader, Backhoe, Roller, or Tractor
    2. CPCWHS1001 Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
    3. HLTAID001 First Aid
    4. CLTAID009 CPR
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*Surcharge of $100 applies to weekend courses

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UPCOMING COURSES

Select your location below to see a full list of upcoming courses and allow you to book online. If you have any problems with the online booking portal please give one of our Training Consultants a call on (03) 9756 0244.

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UPCOMING COURSES

Follow the steps below to book your course online. If you have any problems with the online booking portal please give one of our Training Consultants a call on (03) 9756 0244.

Select a course location & date from the calendar below

Select how many spots on the course you want to book, 1 per student

Follow the checkout prompts to pay for and confirm your spot

Check your email for a booking confirmation and you’re all set

BEGINNERS

april

fri10apr(apr 10)8:00 amsat11(apr 11)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (11) Clayton SouthSold Out!

sat11apr(apr 11)8:00 amsun12(apr 12)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (12) Clayton SouthSold Out!

sun12apr(apr 12)8:00 ammon13(apr 13)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (13) Clayton South

mon13apr(apr 13)8:00 amtue14(apr 14)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (14) Clayton South

tue14apr(apr 14)8:00 amwed15(apr 15)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (15) Clayton South

wed15apr(apr 15)8:00 amthu16(apr 16)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (16) Clayton South

thu16apr(apr 16)8:00 amfri17(apr 17)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (17) Clayton South

fri17apr(apr 17)8:00 amsat18(apr 18)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (18) Clayton South

sat18apr(apr 18)8:00 amsun19(apr 19)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (19) Clayton South

sun19apr(apr 19)8:00 ammon20(apr 20)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (20) Clayton South

mon20apr(apr 20)8:00 amtue21(apr 21)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (21) Clayton South

tue21apr(apr 21)8:00 amwed22(apr 22)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (22) Clayton South

may

thu30aprfri01maySkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - (may 1) 3:30 pm Clayton South

fri01may8:00 amsat02(may 2)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (2) Clayton South

sat02may(may 2)8:00 amsun03(may 3)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (3) Clayton South

sun03may(may 3)8:00 ammon04(may 4)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (4) Clayton South

mon04may(may 4)8:00 amtue05(may 5)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (5) Clayton South

tue05may(may 5)8:00 amwed06(may 6)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (6) Clayton South

wed06may(may 6)8:00 amthu07(may 7)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (7) Clayton South

thu07may(may 7)8:00 amfri08(may 8)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (8) Clayton South

fri08may(may 8)8:00 amsat09(may 9)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (9) Clayton South

sat09may(may 9)8:00 amsun10(may 10)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (10) Clayton South

sun10may(may 10)8:00 ammon11(may 11)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (11) Clayton South

mon11may(may 11)8:00 amtue12(may 12)3:30 pmSkid Steer: Beginners8:00 am - 3:30 pm (12) Clayton South

EXPERIENCED

april

fri10apr8:00 amfri3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton SouthSold Out!

sat11apr8:00 amsat3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton SouthSold Out!

sun12apr8:00 amsun3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

mon13apr8:00 ammon3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

tue14apr8:00 amtue3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

wed15apr8:00 amwed3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

thu16apr8:00 amthu3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

fri17apr8:00 amfri3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sat18apr8:00 amsat3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sun19apr8:00 amsun3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

mon20apr8:00 ammon3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

tue21apr8:00 amtue3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

may

fri01may8:00 amfri3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sat02may8:00 amsat3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sun03may8:00 amsun3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

mon04may8:00 ammon3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

tue05may8:00 amtue3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

wed06may8:00 amwed3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

thu07may8:00 amthu3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

fri08may8:00 amfri3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sat09may8:00 amsat3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

sun10may8:00 amsun3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

mon11may8:00 ammon3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

tue12may8:00 amtue3:30 pmSkid Steer: Experienced8:00 am - 3:30 pm Clayton South

COURSE INFORMATION

SKID STEER TRAINING COURSE STRUCTURE

Our Skid Steer Training Melbourne course includes both practical and theory training. The structure of our course and our small class sizes ensure that students receive maximum time operating the Skid Steer on our simulated worksite. We have some of the best and most experienced Skid Steer Training in the business and you will walk away from this course with confidence and the skills necessary to safely operate a skid steer.

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

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;

• RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader 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 SKID STEER 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 18-20 Graham Road, Clayton South VIC 3169. 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. During this course you will have access to excavators however you also have the option to add extra units such as backhoe, tractor, roller, skid steer and front end loader. 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.

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 our earthworks training is conducted outdoors and that during winter months weather can be variable, please come with sufficient warm clothing on cold weather days.

Yes, once you have been booked in you will receive an e-mail with a workbook and other materials attached. The workbook should be completed prior to attending to ensure maximum time available for practical training. A hardcopy of the workbook and training materials can be provided on request and mailed out to you with sufficient notice.

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) 9756 0244 and ask to speak to one of our Training Consultants who will walk you through the options available.

CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS

Start Training are one of Melbourne’s Highest Rated Training Organisations 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: