Courses every Thursday & Friday at Stapylton, between the Gold Coast & Brisbane
Queensland’s civil construction boom is shifting into high gear. As residential builds slow due to land shortages, major infrastructure projects are picking up the slack. According to CSQ, civil will outpace general construction across SEQ from 2023 onwards, meaning skilled plant operators are in high demand.
Now’s the time to get ticketed in essential machinery like Rollers, Excavators, Skid Steers, and Telehandlers. Even better? These short courses can be stacked around your main high-risk training while you’re on site with us.
Eligible for CSQ funding? You could save big.
Let’s map out a course plan to get you job-ready. Chat with our team today via form below or on 07 38076061.
Our Earthmoving Courses are designed to deliver nationally recognised training for operating a wide range of plant machinery used across civil construction, mining, and infrastructure projects. These courses equip participants with essential skills to safely and effectively operate earthmoving equipment in compliance with workplace standards.
Fast, practical training that gets you competent and licenced on specific machines such as:
The short-course approach means you can build your ticket portfolio step by step, without the time commitment of a full qualification.
All training is conducted at our fully equipped Stapylton training facility, ideally located between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The site is specifically designed to simulate real operational environments, giving learners the confidence and competence to step into job roles immediately.
Training Highlights:
Hands-on operation of rollers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, and more
Blended learning^ available: Online theory + practical training on-site or Face-to-Face
Realistic site conditions and equipment for immersive training
Skilled trainers with deep industry experience
Course bundles and CSQ funding options are available
Private training sessions are available upon request. For more details, call us at 07 3807 6061.
^Blended learning at OTJT means you can knock over your theory online before you arrive, so your time on site is all about getting hands-on and building the skills you need.
Please note: on Thursdays, the theory must be completed online before face-to-face practical training due to the later start, otherwise students will be turned away and have to return another time.
Our earthmoving plant operating courses are scheduled every Thursday & Friday.
Click through to our Course Calendar page for the full course schedule:
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^Blended learning at OTJT means you can knock over your theory online before you arrive, so your time on site is all about getting hands-on and building the skills you need.
Please note: on Thursdays, the theory must be completed online before face-to-face practical training due to the later start, otherwise students will be turned away and have to return another time.
Our Earthmoving Courses are designed to deliver nationally recognised training for operating a wide range of plant machinery used across civil construction, mining, and infrastructure projects.
Why not check out our video to get a flavour for how you’ll work together with other plant in training?
According to the Queensland Major Projects Pipeline 2024, there’s more than $103.9 billion worth of projects planned through to 2029. That’s up 13% from the year before. Labour demand is set to more than double from 16,600 workers in 2024/25 to 38,500 by 2026/27 — and stay above 30,000 well into the decade.
For anyone thinking about getting into plant operations, or upskilling to add extra tickets, the opportunity is here.
We’re proud to have trained thousands of students over the years — and grateful for the trust they’ve placed in us. Here’s what just a few of them had to say:
Request a chat with our friendly
team to inquire about your study options.
