About Astra Group Services

Supervisors – you are responsible for applying the site work instructions and practices to ensure the quantity and quality of crews outputs and contribute to the development of technical solutions for non-routine problems. By undertaking the RII40720 course, you will expand your industry knowledge and experience by gaining specialised skills to perform a variety of management tasks. You will also learn the basics of developing project plans, devising key performance indicators, and positively influencing other.

Our industry leading trainers will provide all students with one-on-one support throughout their course journey, giving them the encouragement and fundamentals to success. Upon completion of the Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision) course, students will qualify to work as a civil construction supervisor and can consider further study with ASTRA Group to advance their career options.

BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety reflects the role of individuals coordinating and maintaining the WHS program in an organisation. The qualification applies to supervisors and managers who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts, such as a Safety Advisor, WHS Officer, Supervisor or Manager.

Designed by industry professionals, this WHS Diploma course is designed to build on individuals existing experience in WHS and teach additional skills to manage WHS hazards and risks.

ASTRA’s been a consultancy company for over 17 years across mining, civil construction, industrial, oil and gas, and all levels of government. So we know a thing or two about implementing and maintaining safety effective ‘people first’ safety systems. By completing the Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety program, you’ll have access to industry experts with a deep understanding of WHS principles as well as a suite of resources and templates to use in your business. Our course covers a wide spectrum of topics, ensuring you gain in-depth knowledge of WHS regulations, risk management, incident investigation, and more. You’ll emerge as a well-rounded expert in workplace safety. Our hands-on approach to learning ensures you’re equipped with practical skills that can be immediately applied in real-world scenarios. This sets you apart as a competent safety professional from day one. After successfully finishing the BSB41419 Certificate IV in WHS course, students will receive a nationally recognised Qualification and be able to apply for a range of rewarding roles across multiple industries related to work health and safety.

This hands-on qualification is the industry-standard landscaping/landscape gardener course for those interested in working as a landscaper within the horticulture and civil construction sectors.

You will acquire the skills and confidence to construct landscaping projects and renew and maintain existing gardens.

Being a Landscaper means mastering seven trades in one. You may be bricklaying, digging, concreting, and installing fences one day, and planting and turfing the next. This is why it’s critical to receive comprehensive, high-quality training to gain the skills needed for success.

If you’re looking for a dedicated landscape school with access to real projects to demonstrate your existing skills and experience, our landscape school in North Brisbane is the place for you. Our program has been designed to meet the qualification entry requirements towards applying for your Structural Landscaping (trade) licence with QBCC, as per the Technical Qualifications for Licensing Part 54 – Structural Landscaping (trade) licence. Access a range of real projects carried out across a Golf Club and Raceway under the guidance and instruction of Landscape trainers with over 20 years of experience. Work as a team with other trainees on various projects, and build relationships and networks with other trainees, suppliers, and even potential employers.

Our supportive team has over 60 years of industry experience to provide the guidance you need to succeed in the workplace.We support you every step of the way. You’ll have access to a team of dedicated (and local) experts the moment you enrol, who live and breathe training.

Our Certificate III Civil Construction course is hands-on and can help you acquire the skills and confidence to operate plant equipment safely, complete various support tasks, work in a team and develop a range of skills related to earthworks, road construction and general civil works. This Qualification in Civil Plant Ops will help you build and refine the fundamental operating skills for a number of mobile plants.

Our supportive team have over 17 years of industry experience to give you the guidance you need to succeed. In a market full of ‘fast-track’ 1-day machinery tickets course offerings with low / no time learning operational functions, we aim provide progressive build-on-attempt training and assessment that helps your skills as an operator continue to progress in a variety of conditions and on a range of mobile plant. We don’t advocate for ‘fast-track’ or 1-day machinery tickets with minimal operating time, and neither should you.

While there are plenty of first aid courses in Brisbane that promote fast-track and online models, very few options take your existing and site-specific risk exposures into account to ensure you are adequately and competently prepared to respond in an emergency.

First Aid is administered to a sick or injured person with the aim of preserving life, preventing the patient’s condition from worsening, and promoting their recovery.

All our first aid training Brisbane-wide includes comprehensive CPR training, whether completed at your workplace or in our Brendale training facility, and is delivered in accordance with guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).

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ASTRA’s first aid courses are designed for teams and organisations who understand the importance of practical and hands-on first aid training tailored to the work environment and demographic you work with.

While there are plenty of first aid courses in Brisbane that promote fast-track and online models, very few options take your existing and site-specific risk exposures into account to ensure you are adequately and competently prepared to respond in an emergency.

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a well-known component of First Aid, but First Aid also includes responses to injuries, allergic reactions, and other medical emergencies.

Our General Construction Induction White Card (also known as White Card, or Construction card), provides you with practical skills and knowledge required for you to get your career started in the construction industry. From getting your White Card to starting an apprenticeship, ASTRA can get you started.ASTRA’s White Card construction course covers the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.

You will learn the skills to demonstrate personal awareness and knowledge of work health and safety requirements to work safe and prevent injury or harm to you and others.

You will learn general construction hazards, get an understanding on basic risk control measures, following procedures, and responding to potential (simulated) incidents and emergencies.

It also covers correctly selecting and fitting common personal protective equipment (PPE) used for construction work.

CPCCDE3014 is a nationally recognised asbestos removal unit of competency course designed to give students practical skills and knowledge in to safely remove non-friable asbestos containing material. (ACM). It is a hands-on simulation meant to teach participants the practical elements of working in conditions where asbestos exists. This asbestos training is one hundred per cent based on following a safe course of action to extract and dispose of materials containing asbestos. However, at no time will participants come in contact with actual asbestos of any form during training. This asbestos removal training is a simulation that uses inert materials.

Our CoR Level 2 training program (TLIF0014) is targeted at anyone who is (or has the potential) to control or influence others during transport activities. CoR is about sharing responsibility and ensuring everyone does everything they reasonably can to ensure the safety of all road users when transporting goods on heavy vehicles.

CoR was introduced into the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to address Chain of Responsibility duties, impacting every aspect of the heavy vehicle transport supply chain. Under CoR, if you are named as a party in the chain of responsibility and have (or have the potential to have) control or influence over any transport activities, you have a primary duty to ensure compliance with the HVNL.

This course is applicable to personnel in supervisory roles or those who administrate workplace policies and procedures related to CoR obligations, as well as individuals responsible for controlling or influencing others during the movement of goods on heavy vehicles from point A to B.

This program includes the nationally recognised outcome for CoR Level 1 – TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility).

This is the formal training program you need to need across various industries for operating any elevating work platform under 11m. This RIIHAN301E Operate elevating Work Platform course can apply the use of various elevated work platforms including scissor lift (SL) and boom lift (BL) under 11m capacity, and will be done with industry-experienced, current, and competent trainers so that you can feel confident in qualifying for your EWP Ticket.

Our elevated platform training program is designed for anyone who is working within building, construction, and infrastructure where the operation of elevated platforms may be required. We also recommend the training for anyone working in and around EWPs to get a strong understanding of the dangers of operating.

The elevated work platform training is a face to face course that will run over 1-day.

CoR was introduced into the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) to address Chain of Responsibility duties, impacting every part of the heavy vehicle transport supply chain. If your role within this supply chain involves scheduling, loading/unloading, packing, driving, organising, or receiving consignments (for example, as a consignor or consignee) or if you are an employer, executive officer, or prime contractor, then you have CoR obligations under the HVNL. All parties have a shared responsibility to take reasonable steps to prevent risks for all road users and to ensure public safety.

Our comprehensive and accessible CoR Level 1 training is designed to help you understand your specific level of control, influence, and responsibilities within heavy vehicle transport activities. This training aligns with nationally recognised units of competency under the Australian Qualification Framework

The RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake confined space entry and carry out required tasks competently. Completing the RIIWHS202E course through Astra Group ensures increased safety, minimal risk, and improved operational readiness, preparing you for success in your chosen industry.

Our confined space training (formerly designated as RIIWHS202D Enter and Work in Confined Spaces) is specifically developed for workers across various industries who face the risks and hazards of entering confined spaces or similar environments. To get started, call us today on 07 3205 0600.

The PUASAR022 Tower and Height Rescue Training course has been specifically tailored to the needs of workers across multi-industry sectors who are exposed to the dangers of working at heights on a regular basis to perform self-rescue, or rescue of another person. Students will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to participate in safe and efficient rescues in simulated workplace environments, by applying various work at heights and rigging technique methodologies safely and competently.

The Working at Heights Rescue Training Course runs over 2 days and upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment. It is envisioned that students will already be in their relevant field of work upon taking the PUASAR022 Safety Heights and Rescue Training course. With this, students will already hold the fundamental skills and industry experience to support this Working at Heights Rescue Training Course. Those who complete this course will be able to undertake safe one on one rescue operations from towers, cranes, bridges, structures or similar platforms. This course will develop students’ skills to complete multiple types of rope rescues on their own and with a team using a range of height safety equipment. Tower Rescue Training is necessary for those working in operational roles who may be required to perform either self-rescue, or rescue of another person whilst conducting work at heights.

Participants are responsible for completing the application for the HRW Licence which can be found on the WorkSafe Qld website. After successful completion of our forklift training Brisbane course, participants need to apply for their licence within 60 days with WHSQ.

Operate forklift truck is suited for those working in any operation roles where they are required to operate a forklift truck. Forklifts are used across a wide variety of industries and are a great foot-in-the-door career. Upon successfully completing the forklift licence Brisbane course, students will be able to remain employed or gain employment as a forklift truck operator.

Our working at heights course (previously known as RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights) provides practical skills and knowledge required to work at heights safely and competently, regardless of industry.

In the program, you will complete various height scenarios and practical demonstrations on a range of structures and towers.

ASTRA Group’s working at heights course also teaches your obligations and requirements under relevant Australian Standards and Codes of Practice, as well as how to use and inspect equipment correctly and safely.

Our comprehensive RIIWHS204E course adheres to industry best practices for working safely at heights, with a key focus on safely identifying and managing potential falls from height.

ASTRA also offers a leading-edge industrial simulation facility for height safety and rescue at our Brendale training centre.

G2 training provides participants with knowledge and application skills that surround risk management. Previously known as: RIIRIS402A, MNCG1002B, MNCG1002A  The benefits of RIIRIS402E Risk Management Training doesn’t stop there, this course also meets legislative requirements and is a recognised coal mining competency.

The G2 training (Risk Management Training) is suited for those working in supervisory and management or technical specialist roles within various industry sector

Our risk management courses are structured around the completion of a series of interlinked activities and is reliant on active participation throughout the program.

This program covers both self-rescue from bucket, and the rescue of other persons (both unresponsive and responsive) when operating an elevated work platform. EWP Rescue training will also leave participants with knowledge of health, safety and risk management requirements as per legislation and relevant company policies and procedures.

The RIICCM202E (Underground Services) training course offers a practical approach to learning how to read and interpret plans, use a service locator, and includes an overview of the Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) system.

Our Locating Underground Services courses are designed for individuals involved in digging, excavation, and/or drilling near existing underground pipes, cables, and structures.

Whether you’re currently employed and looking to expand your skills or seeking a new career pathway, the RIICCM202E Identify, Locate, and Protect Underground Services course is a valuable option.

You will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake confined space entry, receive a confined space certification, and carry out tasks competently.

Delivered as a face-to-face course, adopting client-specific confined space entry permit documentation and simulation of scenario-based practical applications is preferred.

The G3 training program provides you with the ability to identify hazards and control the risk in accordance to workplace policies and procedures. The benefits of G3 training don’t stop there, this course also meets legislative requirements and is a recognised coal mining competency.

The G3 training is suited for those working as Risk Managers, Technical Managers, General Managers, Site Senior Executives and other management roles where they are required.

The RIIWHS601E Establish and Maintain the WHS Management System G7 course is a highly interactive and practical program designed to provide participants with an in-depth knowledge around implementing, monitoring, and evaluating WHS systems. G7 training also teaches participants about the legislative requirements when implementing, monitoring, and evaluating WHS systems. G7 training is a legislative requirement for all Site Senior Executives (SSE) under the Coal Mining Health and Safety Act 2011 s54 (1).

The G7 training is designed for those people working in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

ASTRA Group Services uses various assessment methods and techniques, including skill and knowledge assessments as an essential step to ensure you progress through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying and training with ASTRA, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and in some cases through recognition of prior learning. Before commencing any course, ASTRA recommends you consult your doctor to determine any limitations with conducting practical demonstrations if applicable. There may be multiple tasks that require manual handling of materials and equipment.