Dickens Assessment and Training Services (DATS) was established by Director Malcolm Dickens. Malcolm has a wealth of experience with construction equipment and earthmoving equipment as well as years of experience in the construction industry. With this experience and Malcolm’s passion for training and assessing, he recognised that there was a need for properly skilled and trained people in the Construction, Resources, Transport and Mining Industries.
Our trainers and assessors have over 40 years combined experience and all courses are delivered to the highest standard to meet strict government regulations and workplace health and safety standards and site specific requirements, meaning we have the right skills for your next training course. Our trainers and assessors are experienced hands on people. They have a proven track record in working across all levels of learner competency within all Industries. They hold the required Vocational Training and Assessment Qualifications and licences with relevant and current industry experience in the areas they train and assess in. Our trainers and assessors continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency.
This course is only available to QLD and NSW residents.
This qualification will appeal to anyone currently employed or wanting to be employed in the civil construction industry. Clients will obtain, confirm or further their skills within the construction industry.
Safework Australia encourages formal competency-based training and assessment for the operation of this type of equipment through registered training organisations. Formal training and assessment, together with currency of experience will go a long way in demonstrating the competency of the operator.
Learn moreThis general induction training covers the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work, or conduct work on a construction site. It includes a basic knowledge of requirements under WHS Act, the common hazards and risks likely to be encountered on construction sites and how these risks should be controlled.
Learn moreThis course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills to operate elevating work platforms which are not classified as requiring a high-risk work (HRW) licence.
Participants may complete singular or multiple machine classes, according to the type of work they will be undertaking. Machine classes are: Vertical Lift (VL), Scissor Lift (SL), Boom Lift under 11 metres (BL), Trailer Mounted Boom (TL), and Truck Mounted Boom (TM).
Learn moreThis course aims to meet the training requirements of the WHS Regulation with regards to “Working in a Confined Space” and Australian Standards 2865-2009 Confined Spaces. Confined Spaces are potentially high risk workplaces, because their atmosphere can change quickly and without notice.
Confined Spaces may include tanks, silos, manholes, pump stations, dry wells and reservoirs.
Learn moreThis unit is performing high risk work & involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift, including checking forklift condition, driving the forklift to fulfill operational requirements, monitoring site conditions and monitoring and maintaining forklift performance.
Learn moreIt is the responsibility of an employer to ensure that all persons operating an elevating work platform are competent to do so, and that safe systems of work are provided at all times in their use. This training outlines the competency required to safely and effectively operate an EWP.
Learn moreThis unit is based on the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and is a legal requirement for any person who operates a slewing mobile crane (over 100 tonnes).
This licence entitles the holder to also operate non-slewing and vehicle loading cranes.
Learn moreThis unit is based on the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and is a legal requirement for any person who operates a slewing mobile crane (up to 100 tonnes).
This licence entitles the holder to also operate nonslewing and vehicle loading cranes.
Learn moreThis unit is based on the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and is a legal requirement for any person who operates a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes).
This licence entitles the holder to also operate nonslewing and vehicle loading cranes.
Learn moreThis unit is based on the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work and is a legal requirement for any person who operates a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes).
This licence entitles the holder to also operate non-slewing and vehicle loading cranes.
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