About Ascent Training Solutions

Become a Qualified Civil Construction Supervisor in a high sought after multi skilled industry

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

Developing on your managerial skills, this qualification will provide you with the required pathway to gain employment in a superior role. You will find yourself developing project plans, implementing WHS policies and demonstrating positive leadership in the industry.

Become trade Qualified in the Resource and Infrastructure industry as a skilled Surface Extraction operator.

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

Building on your current skills or getting site ready, become skilled and knowledgeable in an open cut mine or quarry, as a production operator. You will learn about risk management, machine operation and environmental and heritage concerns.

Become a trade Qualified Concreter within the construction industry.

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

A promising career, giving you extensive job opportunities for many years. This qualification will give you a good foundation for the construction industry with a specialist field of concreting.

Become a trade Qualified Landscaper making the outdoors your office.

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a two (2) month to two (2) year duration, depending on experience, prior knowledge, and skills.

Use your passion and creativity to pave your way to a new career in Landscape Construction. This multiskilled qualification will provide you with knowledge and skills in identifying plants, weed control and construction works.

Become a trade Qualified Civil Construction Plant Operator in a highly sought after multi skilled industry

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

The skills and knowledge you will develop as part of this qualification, will provide you with a substantial base to succeed in the Civil Construction industry.

Become a trade Qualified Carpenter in a highly versatile industry.

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

Carpenters complete many different tasks each day and the skills you will learn as part of this qualification will form a solid base for many other trades.

Become a trade Qualified Civil Construction Worker with a focus on Pipe Laying in a prosperous industry.

This qualification is offered as a blended learning program, consisting of formal classroom and workplace based training and assessment, over a six (6) month to three (3) year duration, depending on experience.

As part of the qualification, you will learn about installing underground pipes on civil construction projects and gain experience in the use of multiple tools and equipment.

The nationally recognised excavator operations course has been developed and designed to provide each participant with comprehensive knowledge and the skillset needed to operate an excavator, safely and successfully in the civil construction industry. The training will also a qualify you for earthmoving roles in mining and agriculture industries.

Ensuring each participant is prepared for the diverse demands of operating an excavator, you will learn risk management, control procedures, attachment 101, maintenance and how to drive the machine safely and effectively in a variety of work conditions. The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate excavators safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of each projects and the safety of the workplace.

The EWP Under 11m training program, also known as the Yellow Card Course. will provide you with the skills and knowledge to safely operate a boom type elevating work platform (EWP) and scissor lift under 11m

This particular program has been developed in conjunction with the industry association EWPA Yellow Card course, to not only deliver the nationally recognised unit of competency requirements, but also to the standard of industry requirements.(As part of the course, participants will learn the safety aspects, hazard evaluation, pre and post operational checks and recognition of the operation of an EWP under 11m.

This course is also delivered in a package with the High Risk Work Licenced, over 11m WP Course

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

Our Confined Spaces course is a full day nationally recognised training that will equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to conduct risk assessments, enter and work in confined spaces and act as a standby person. The course is designed to train those who will be involved in work that require entering an enclosed or partially enclosed space, such as boilers, pipes, sewers, tanks and vessels.

Participants will learn how to effectively identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures to ensure safety when working in or around confined spaces.

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

Half day refresher courses are available.

The forklift course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a forklift truck safely and effectively, to the standards set by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland. This training ensures that participants gain the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely and efficiently in various work environments.

Participants will learn the fundamental principles of forklift operation, including, but not limited to, safety procedures, equipment familiarisation, use of controls, operating techniques, load management, communication skills, emergency procedures, maintenance and inspection, and regulatory compliance.

By the end of the course, participants will have demonstrated competency in operating a Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

Our front end loader (FEL) course is nationally recognised and will give you the comprehensive skillset you will need to operate a FEL in the civil construction industry. This ticket will not only qualify you for earthmoving roles, but also opens up employment opportunities in the mining and agriculture industries.

On successful completion of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills to identify potential hazards, implement effective control measures, conduct maintenance checks, troubleshooting and operate the machine in a skilled and safe manner in a variety of work conditions.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate front end loaders safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Verification of Competency (VOC) courses also available.

Our nationally recognised articulated haul truck or also known as the Moxy course, will provide you with the comprehensive skillset you will need to safely and confidently operate a haul truck in the construction or mining industry. This course covers essential aspects of operating an articulated haul truck, ensuring you are well-prepared for diverse work environments.

Participants will learn to conduct thorough pre and post checks, risk assessment, control measures and driving and manoeuvring techniques for navigating challenging site conditions.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate articulated haul trucks safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Our nationally recognised Backhoe/Loader Course ill provide students with the necessary skills and ticket needed to operate a backhoe in the civil construction industry. The training will also qualify you for earthmoving roles jobs in mining and agriculture industries. As part of the training participants will learn to conduct pre and post operational checks, hands on experience in the operation of the machine and the importance of maintaining a tidy and safe working environment, including proper storage of equipment and materials.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate backhoes and loaders safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Our dozer course is nationally recognised training that will give participants the comprehensive skillset needed to operate a dozer in the civil construction industry. The training will allow successful participants to work with the heavier aspects of earthmoving such as earthworks in the civil or mining industries. Completing this course could see you working on a variety of sites, from high rise construction projects to pushing stockpiles in quarries.

The course covers a wide range of topics to ensure each participant is well prepared for the diverse demands of operating a dozer, including; risk management, control procedures, technical operation, maintenance and how to operate the machine on different terrains and under various conditions, ensuring safe and effective operations in a variety of work conditions.

Our nationally recognised grader course will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to operate a grader in the civil construction industry. This workplace-based training ensures participants are well prepared for the diverse demands of operating a grader on site. The course will cover the requirements of planning and preparing a job, hands on experience in operating a grader, from pre-start checks to site specific shut down procedures. As well as the importance of maintaining a clean and safe work environment, performing routine maintenance and storage of the machine.

The training is designed to be flexible and focused on the individual needs of the participant/company, ensuring that each learner gains the specific skills required for their role. The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate graders safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Our nationally recognised scraper course will provide participants with the comprehensive skillset needed to operate a scraper competency and safely in the civil construction industry. The course will ensure participants are well prepared for the operational demands of a scraper operator on site. Each participant will learn about and be shown the necessary skills to be able to plan and prepare a job, hands on experience in operating a scraper, coupling with other machinery for enhanced functionality and efficiency, pre-start checks and shut down procedures, machine maintenance and proper storage of equipment, keeping the scraper in optimal working condition.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate scrapers safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Our skid steer loader course, also known as a Bobcat ticket, is a nationally recognised course designed to give you the comprehensive skillset needed to operate a skid steer/ Bobcat in the construction industry. The ticket will not only qualifies you for roles in earthmoving, but also opens up employment opportunities in mining, civil and landscape construction industries.

The course will cover a wide range of operational aspects, to ensure each participant is prepared for the diverse demands of operating a skid steer loader. You will learn risk management, control procedures, attachment 101, maintenance and how to operate the machine safely, in a variety of site conditions.

The nationally recognised roller operations course is designed to equipt participants with the comprehensive skillset needed to operate a roller in industry. This ticket will open up opportunities for employment, in the civil construction, mining, and landscape construction industries.

The course covers a wide range of topics to ensure participants are well-prepared for the diverse demands of operating a roller. Learn risk management, control procedures, technical operation , maintenance and how to operate the machine in a variety of work conditions.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate rollers safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplace

Successful completion of our nationally recognised telescopic handler course will not only provide a ticket to operate a versatile machine on numerous sites and industries. But, also give participants the comprehensive skillset needed to operate safely and competently, adding to the overall safety of the worksite.. The training will cover the knowledge and skills needed to plan and prepare a job, conduct pre and post operational checks, selection and use of appropriate attachments, operation of the machine, shut down procedures and maintenance and storage of the machine ensuring safety and longevity of the machine.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate telehandlers safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

Our nationally recognised water cart training is designed to give participants the comprehensive skillset needed to operate a water cart in industry. Participants will learn to plan and prepare the work, gain hands on experience in driving the vehicle and controls, conduct operational checks, techniques for transporting and distributing water efficiently, vehicle maintenance and understand the importance of maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The skills and knowledge gained from this course will ensure that participants can operate water carts safely and efficiently, contributing to the success of their projects and the safety of their workplaces.

The Advanced Scaffolding course is designed to provide participants with the highest level of proficiency in scaffolding operations, encompassing both intermediate and advanced techniques required for complex construction projects. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in the Intermediate Scaffolding course and introduces participants to the use of hung scaffolds and suspension scaffolds.

On successful completion of the Advanced Scaffolding course, participants will have demonstrated mastery of advanced scaffolding techniques and procedures, enabling them to perform scaffolding work at an advanced level with confidence and competence. Participants will be well-prepared to pursue work as advanced scaffolding professionals and to take on leadership roles in complex construction projects.

The Basic Scaffolding course provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely and effectively erect, alter, and dismantle scaffolding structures. The course covers a range of scaffolding techniques and equipment commonly used in construction and maintenance projects such as erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolding, cantilevered material hoists, modular or prefabricated scaffolds, static lines, bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork), ropes, gin wheels and safety nets.

On successful completion of the Basic Scaffolding course, participants will be eligible to obtain an SB High-Risk Work Licence class, allowing them to perform scaffolding work at a basic level in compliance with regulatory requirements. The course emphasises practical hands-on training, safety awareness, and adherence to industry best practices to ensure that participants can safely and competently carry out scaffolding tasks in various work environments.

The Intermediate Scaffolding course is designed to equip participants with further skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare, erect, and dismantle scaffolding structures safely and efficiently in a variety of working environments. This course builds upon the foundational concepts covered in the Basic Scaffolding course and introduces participants to more complex scaffolding techniques and equipment. This includes planning and preparation, erecting and dismantling scaffolding, cantilevered cranes and loading platforms, spurred and barrow ramps, sloping platforms, perimeter safety screens and shutters, mast climbers and tube and coupler scaffolds.

On successful completion of the Intermediate Scaffolding course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform scaffolding work at an intermediate level in diverse working environments. This course prepares participants for licensing purposes, enabling them to pursue career opportunities in the scaffolding industry with confidence and competence.

The elevated work platform (EWP) course provides you with the skills and expertise necessary to safely operate a boom-type elevating work platform where the boom is 11 metres or more in length. It can be a telescopic, hinged, or articulated device used to support a platform where workers, materials and equipment may be raised. The training in its current form meets the standards specified in the state and territory licencing and unit of competency requirements.

Participants will learn the fundamental principles of EWP operation, including but not limited to, WHS Legislation, safety procedures, hazard identification, operating techniques, load estimation, communication skills, emergency procedures, maintenance and inspection, and regulatory compliance.

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

Non-slewing mobile cranes do not rotate the crane structure, but that doesn’t mean they require any less attention or skill than their slewing counterparts. You’ll need to learn the same hazard and risk management processes, load calculations and communication signals.

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a personnel and materials hoist safely, including a cantilever or tower hoist or multiple winches constructed to operate as a hoist to carry goods, materials, or people.

You’ll learn the processes for determining load weight, identifying, and interpreting hoist working load limits, and detecting hazards and routine problems that may be encountered.

Our suite of mobile crane courses, including specialised training for slewing, is specially designed to equip you with the expertise and certifications needed for a successful career in crane operation.

Slewing mobile cranes are versatile pieces of machinery capable of rotating 360 degrees, making them indispensable on sites where lifting and moving heavy loads across various angles is required. These cranes vary in size and capacity, and as such we offer courses to cater to each High Risk Work Licences.

Our suite of mobile crane courses, including specialised training for slewing, is specially designed to equip you with the expertise and certifications needed for a successful career in crane operation.

Slewing mobile cranes are versatile pieces of machinery capable of rotating 360 degrees, making them indispensable on sites where lifting and moving heavy loads across various angles is required. These cranes vary in size and capacity, and as such we offer courses to cater to each High Risk Work Licences.

Our suite of mobile crane courses, including specialised training for slewing, is specially designed to equip you with the expertise and certifications needed for a successful career in crane operation.

Slewing mobile cranes are versatile pieces of machinery capable of rotating 360 degrees, making them indispensable on sites where lifting and moving heavy loads across various angles is required. These cranes vary in size and capacity, and as such we offer courses to cater to each High Risk Work Licences.

This course is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge required to operate a tower crane safely and effectively, fulfilling the requirements for licensing. Tower cranes come in various configurations, including luffing boom or hammerhead type jib, as well as boom/jib cranes mounted on a tower structure, which can be demountable or permanent. The course encompasses both hammerhead and luffing jib types, ensuring comprehensive coverage of crane operations.

Participants will learn the fundamental principles of tower crane operation, including but not limited to, safety procedures, equipment familiarisation, operating techniques, load management, communication skills, emergency procedures, maintenance and inspection, and regulatory compliance.

By the end of the course, participants will have demonstrated competency in operating a tower crane safely and efficiently.

A vehicle loading crane is mounted on a vehicle for the purpose of loading and unloading cargo. Understanding how to operate these cranes effectively requires a deep knowledge of safety practices, load dynamics, and crane maintenance.

The dogging operations course is designed to provide participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to perform dogging safely and efficiently. This course focuses on working in conjunction with cranes, employing slinging techniques, selecting, and inspecting lifting gear, and directing crane operators in the movement of loads.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to work alongside crane operators in various industrial settings, ensuring safe and efficient load handling.

Our dogging operations course adheres to the National Standard for Licensing Persons to Perform High-Risk Work, ensuring that you receive top-notch training that meets industry standards.

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

The Basic Rigging course is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to perform a variety of rigging tasks safely and efficiently across diverse industrial settings. As part of this course, students will learn about the fundamental principles of rigging operations, moving, placing, and securing loads, steel erection, material and mast-climber hoists, placement of pre-cast concrete, safety nets, cantilever crane loading platforms (CCLP), static lines and perimeter safety screens and shutters.

By the end of the Basic Rigging course, participants will have demonstrated competency in performing basic rigging duties safely and efficiently. They will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to contribute effectively to rigging operations in their respective industries while prioritising safety at all times.

The Intermediate Rigging course is designed to enhance participants existing rigging skills and knowledge, providing them with further techniques and competency required for a broader range of rigging tasks across various industries. This includes but is not limited to the rigging of cranes, conveyors, tilt slabs, dual lifts, demolition work, dredges, and excavators.

Throughout the Intermediate Rigging course, participants will engage in hands-on practical exercises, simulations, and case studies to reinforce their learning and develop their proficiency in intermediate rigging techniques.

By the end of the course, participants will have expanded their rigging skill set, enabling them to tackle a wider range of rigging tasks with confidence and competence, essential for obtaining relevant licensing and advancing their careers in the rigging industry.

Our Working at Heights course is full day nationally recognised training course that will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely at heights in a range of industries such as construction, maintenance, and mining. With a high emphasis on risk assessment and safety precautions, this course will allow you to feel comfortable and confident to scale to greater heights.

Learn how to identify work requirements and procedures, and inspect, fit and use height safety equipment necessary to work safely at heights along with the installation of associated safety equipment.

Delivery of this course is completed face-to face with a mix of classroom-based theory training and hands on practical training.

Half-day refresher courses also available.

The Advanced Rigging course is designed to provide participants with the highest level of proficiency in rigging operations, encompassing advanced techniques and specialised rigging tasks required for complex industrial projects. These include rigging gin poles, shear legs, flying foxes and cableways, guyed derrick, and structures, fabricated hung scaffolds, and suspended scaffolds.

Throughout the Advanced Rigging course, participants will engage in practical hands-on training, simulations, and case studies to reinforce their learning and develop their proficiency in advanced rigging techniques. Emphasis will be placed on safety protocols, risk assessment, and compliance with industry standards and regulations to ensure the safe and efficient execution of rigging operations.

By the end of the course, participants will have demonstrated advanced rigging skills and techniques, positioning them for success in obtaining relevant licensing and pursuing career opportunities in complex rigging projects across various industries.