We’re not your average training provider. At OTJT, you can:
These flexible options are most popular for earthmoving and civil training, ideal for labourers, plant operators and small site crews.
Courses include:
Learn to safely operate a hydraulic excavator in a civil construction environment. You’ll gain skills in trenching, backfilling, lifting, benching and loading material using various attachments.
Includes pre-start checks, load calculations, exclusion zones, and basic maintenance.
This unit covers operating a wheeled front end loader for stockpiling, loading trucks, backfilling, and spreading materials. You’ll complete tasks using a 4-in-1 bucket, practice safe site movements, and build machine confidence.
This hands-on course trains you to use a bobcat-style machine for civil work. Tasks include trenching, levelling, lifting, stockpiling and pushing materials in confined areas using various attachments. Ideal for tight-access jobs.
You’ll learn to safely operate an integrated tool carrier, change out attachments, lift loads with forks, and navigate uneven terrain. Perfect for plant operators working with versatile material-handling machines.
This course trains you in the safe operation of a ride-on roller for road prep and surface compaction. Learn compaction techniques, use vibration controls, avoid soft spots and manage sloped surfaces.
Gain experience operating an articulated dump truck on simulated civil sites. Also known as a Moxy, you’ll load, transport and tip materials while learning load limits, haul road safety, tipping zones and visibility checks.
Courses are nationally recognised and CSQ-funded for eligible students. These courses no longer result in a licensed outcome. Competent students will be issued with a certificate (Statement of Attainment) and a wallet-sized card issued by OTJ Training as proof of their competence in each machine.
If you’re booking for a crew, we make it simple.
Need to switch a date? Simple. We’ll help you stay compliant and keep things moving.
From diggers to rollers, our training is with the best in the business.
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All our civil courses are eligible for CSQ funding if you’re working in the building and construction industry in QLD. CFMEU members can also access extra support through the BERT Training Fund provided they have funds available in their Bert account.
You’ll only pay the out-of-pocket cost. Contact our team and we’ll guide you through the paperwork.
Our civil courses run every week, with flexible start dates and funding options to match. Whether you’re starting out or stacking tickets, OTJT makes it easier to get qualified with theory done online and practical training completed onsite at our Stapylton yard.
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