About PM Squared

This is a qualification for concreters working in concreting operations on residential and commercial projects.

This qualification has core unit of competency requirements that cover common skills for the construction industry, as well as a specialist field of work in concreting.

The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in an actual workplace or very closely simulated workplace environment, and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.

Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

The qualification applies to those working as supervisors, WHS personnel, and workers in other WHS-related roles who manage risks effectively, apply relevant WHS laws, and contribute to WHS within the workplace in known or changing contexts with established parameters.

This course provides qualifications which reflect the roles of skilled operators within civil construction plant, applying a broad range of skills in varied work contexts. These operators may provide theoretical advice and support a team, using some discretion and judgement based on relevant theoretical knowledge.

Licencing or certification requirements vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Please check requirements prior to applying the qualification to a worksite.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

This course outlines the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

The unit applies to all persons who are required or may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

This qualification reflects the role of builders, site managers and managers of small to medium-sized building businesses who apply knowledge of structural principles, codes, standards and legal requirements to Class 1 and 10, to a maximum of two storeys and Class 2 to 9 Type C constructions, and who plan and supervise safe building and construction work, prepare and administer contracts, and who apply quality principles to building and construction projects.

Building relates to construction and Site Management is about managing the factors around construction, such as the deployment of crews with specialised skills (including builders), product compliance, deployment of contract specialised skills, weather and site location.

This Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course covers the knowledge and skills required to provide CPR, manage, and assess an emergency situation, understand DRSABCD use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED), and the legal responsibilities for the First Aider. Provide CPR is trained and assessed in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.

This course applies to all persons who are required or may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

This qualification reflects the role of operators who perform a range of operations to directly produce manufactured mineral products for industry, including cement, pre-cast concrete, pre-mixed concrete, quarry and asphalt.

The operator will be able to work independently and to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and well-developed skills to undertake operations and exercise judgement in areas such as start-up and shutdown procedures and quality assurance.

The operator will be able to apply product and process knowledge to anticipate and solve a range of routine and non-routine problems. This includes developing solutions to new problems which do not have a known or recorded solution in procedures.

This qualification reflects the role of entry level drafters who support building designers and architects. Drafters produce drawings and documentation and use CAD software to draft and document residential Class 1 and 10 building designs under the supervision of licensed or accredited building designers or architects.

Practice at this level is underpinned by the knowledge of construction methods and materials and the application of relevant compliance, planning and building requirements for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

Class 1 and 10 building classifications are defined in the National Construction Code (NCC).

If you’re working in the construction industry, you need to complete a general construction induction training course with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). PM Squared is authorised by Qld Safe Work to issue White Cards.

Once you’ve successfully completed this unit, the RTO will issue you with your general construction induction training card (previously called a white card). You must keep this with you whenever you are on site.

This is a qualification for those engaged in driving operation job roles within the transport and logistics industry.

It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, with some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

This subject specifies the outcomes required for participants to remove non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM). It includes preparing, containing and removing non-friable ACM, along with knowledge of decontamination and disposal requirements.

Occupational licenses are required nationally. This unit is required for all ACM removal workers engaged in the removal of more than ten square metres of non-friable ACM.

Participants are advised to consult with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm specific jurisdictional licensing requirements to remove non-friable ACM.

The practical component for training may be a real workplace or simulated environment that may include domestic or commercial premises, a demolition site, a new worksite or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained depending on course location.

The model work health and safety (WHS) regulations and the Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos (2018) requires workers to hold certification for the class of licensed asbestos removal work they will be undertaking. Completion of this subject is certification to undertake non-friable (Class B) removal work only.

This subject specifies the outcomes required to remove friable asbestos containing material (ACM). It includes preparing, containing and removing friable ACM, along with knowledge and application of decontamination and disposal requirements.

Occupational licenses are required nationally. This unit is required for all ACM removal workers engaged in the removal of friable ACM.

Candidates are advised to consult with the relevant state and territory regulatory authorities to confirm specific jurisdictional requirements to remove non-friable ACM.

The practical component for training can be a real workplace or simulated environment that may include domestic or commercial premises, a demolition site, a new worksite or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.

The model work health and safety (WHS) regulations and the Code of Practice: How to safely remove asbestos (2018) requires workers to hold certification for the class of licensed asbestos removal work they will be undertaking. Completion of this subject is certification to undertake friable (Class A) removal work.

This subject will allow the participant to supervise the removal process for friable and non-friable asbestos containing material (ACM). The subject includes planning for and supervising the removal process, including preparation of the work area and the worksite, using safe and compliant removal practices, maintaining safety procedures, and supervising the decontamination and removal processes onsite.

Ensuring compliance with the asbestos removal control plan (ARCP) is central to the effective performance of the role, along with ensuring and documenting air monitoring and other testing and certification processes, conducted by licensed asbestos assessors according to legislation.

Potential worksite locations include domestic, commercial, demolition and construction, ships, soils and fences.

Participants are advised to check for regulatory requirements relating to relevant industry experience for licensing purposes as this subject is required for all supervisors of the ACM removal process.

This subject outcome covers the requirements to visually inspect and use a range of measuring devices to undertake the monitoring of airborne asbestos fibres in the workplace as an integral part of identifying hazards, assessing risks, monitoring the effectiveness of controls, and ensuring that the workplace is free of visible asbestos fibres and air monitoring results are at acceptable levels prior to reoccupation.

The subject covers the planning of the monitoring process, the selection and use of processes and air-monitoring equipment, the assessment process, and the proper handling and interpretation of the results.

Participants are advised to check for specific jurisdictional regulatory requirements as licenses are required in most states and territories.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

This qualification is designed for specialist demolition workers who will dismantle and demolish structures of all types including and process the materials for recycling, salvage and waste disposal purposes.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

This qualification is designed for specialist demolition workers and is aimed at team leaders, supervisors, project managers and project engineers who will oversee teams of workers undertaking specialist demolition work on large industrial or commercial structures of building exceeding 15 metres in height. This course is required by persons employed as a demolition or site supervisor. The course will consist of both classroom and workplace-based training.

The Australian construction industry requires that skills are to be undertaken in a real or closely simulated workplace environment, therefore competency units will be delivered in this context.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency for subjects in this course.

Gain the skills to safely operate a forklift in the workplace . We deliver high quality, reliable forklift training solutions across QLD that will give you the skills to meet the highest standards of safety this course is not for a licence, it is for industry compliance for PCBU’s to be compliant by supplying training as a forklift operator in all industries.

Operate elevating work platform will equip you with the skills and practical experience to operate Scissor Lifts, Vertical Lifts, and Boom Lifts (under 11m). These skills can be used in the construction, maintenance, large retail (warehouse) and mining industries.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to operate all types of scissor lift and a boom-type EWP with a boom length of less than 11m.

If you are required to operate a boom-type EWP with a boom length of greater than 11m you will need to complete the high risk work licence course.

The course will be provided as a blended delivery with the theory component being conducted in person or online and practical components are completed on your worksite. Practical assessments and logbooks are required for verification of competency.

Acquire an understanding of the hazards and controls utilised and best work procedures to operate safely in, when working in confined spaces.

This subject is a requirement for all persons who are required to enter a confined space. Participants will learn to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and obtain work permits for confined space operations along with how to operate various confined space safety equipment.

Gain the skills to safely operate a forklift in the workplace with a forklift licence with PM Squared. We deliver high quality, reliable forklift training solutions across QLD that will give you the skills to meet the highest standards of safety and compliance as a forklift operator in any industry.

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify hazards common to demolition work, and undiscovered hazards that may arise during the course of work on demolition sites. It includes assessing risks and applying risk management strategies according to compliance and workplace requirements.

It supports the induction procedure for specialist demolition workers before beginning work on site.

There will be a new mandatory training requirement for demolition workers.

From 1 March 2025, all demolition worker must have completed this course.

There’s a risk of falling when working at a height—near an opening, an edge or on a slippery, sloping or unstable surface. You can also fall at ground level into holes like openings, trenches or service pits. Find out what steps you can take to stay safe when working at heights.