About Skills Training and Engineering Services

The white card is a general safety course and compulsory for any person who is planning or working in a construction site in Australia.

This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate an Overhead Bridge or Gantry Crane as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. Bridge and Gantry cranes being either cab operated or remote operated. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently; shut down and perform various operations competently.

The EWPA Operator Ticket (Yellow Card) is a registered ticket issued to operators who have been successfully trained by EWPA Accredited Trainers in the safe use and operation of various types of EWP that DOES NOT require a WorkSafe License.

The course will cover the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain breathing apparatus and equipment in an irrespirable atmosphere, as defined by the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate small plant and equipment in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

Applicants will have completed off the job training during which the following key theoretical competencies were taught in relation to the Safe Entry and working in Confined Space

The aim of this training is to assist in providing a safe system of work where there is the risk of entering Confined Space.

Applicants will have completed off the job training during which the following key theoretical competencies were taught in relation to the Safe Entry and working in Confined Space.

The aim of this training is to assist in providing a safe system of work where there is the risk of entering Confined Space.

This two-day course introduces participants to the theoretical and practical elements of safely operating the Forklift

The gas test atmospheres course is conducted to equip the personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to determine if the working atmosphere is safe for the proposed work especially in confined spaces.

The backhoe loader operator certification program provides information and guided practice that will equip experienced operators with the skills necessary to demonstrate competence to the minimum national certification standards (NOHSC7019) and to lay the foundation skills of new operators so that they can, in a safe manner, continue to improve their skills and proficiency whilst operating the machine.

The course is aligned to the nationally recognised unit Conduct backhoe/loader operations which specifies the outcomes required including planning and preparation for work, the conduct of operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the machine for a range of mandatory tasks, the fitting, use and removal of attachments and operator maintenance activities.

The water truck operator certification program follows on from the haul/dump truck training course and provides information and guided practice that will equip experienced operators with the skills necessary to demonstrate competence to the minimum national certification standards (NOHSC7019) and to lay the foundation skills of new operators so that they can, in a safe manner, continue to improve their skills and proficiency whilst operating the machine.

This unit covers conducting skid steer loader operations in the civil construction industry. It includes: planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; operating skid steer loaders; lifting, carrying and placing materials; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; relocating the skid steer loaders; carrying out machine operator maintenance; and cleaning up.

This unit covers the requirements for tilt-up work induction training within the construction industry especially in Western Australia.

This course covers hydraulic excavator operations in the mining and extractive and civil construction industries. They include: planning and preparing for operations; operating the excavator; and carrying out post-operational procedures.

This unit applies to employees with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area.

This unit also applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of WHS policies who contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others. Managers and self-employed will also benefit from the unit of competency.

This course is aligned to a nationally recognised unit of competence Conduct local risk control and covers the application of risk management processes in resources and infrastructure industries.

It includes identifying hazards; assessing and identifying unacceptable risk, and identifying and recommending treatments.

This unit covers the skill and knowledge required to conduct operations with integrated tool carrier at the work site.

This unit covers the conducting of wheel loader operations in mining and extractive industries. It includes planning and preparing for operations, operating the loader, and carrying out post-operational procedures.

This course covers all of the required information for trainees to select the most appropriate work permit, obtain all of the work information (from a JSA or Risk Assessment) and issue a permit to work. Training is particularly suited to supervisors of confined space work, work at heights and hot work.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding at the basic level, consisting of scaffolding work connected with the operation or use of modular or pre-fabricated scaffolds, cantilevered materials hoists with a maximum working load of 500kg, ropes and gin wheels, safety nets and static lines, and bracket scaffolds (tank and formwork) for licensing purposes.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to erect, alter and dismantle scaffolding at the intermediate level, which includes use and operation of cantilevered crane-loading platforms, cantilevered and spurred scaffolds, barrow ramps and sloping platforms, perimeter safety screen and shutter, mast climbers, and tube and coupler scaffolds (including tube and coupler covered ways and gantries) for licensing purposes.

This two-day course introduces participants to the theoretical and practical elements of safely operating motorized elevated work platforms.

The TLILIC0040 Licence to Operate a Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) is the most current nationally recognised unit of competency. The content of this unit has been updated to comply with the new WorkSafe standards.

Skills Training & Engineering Services P/L (RTO#50091) offers a five-day CO course that provides participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate a mobile slewing crane, over 100 tonnes, as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently; shut down and dismantle and perform various operations competently.

This 5-day course is designed for student who: – Is new to the resources or construction industry who wish to obtain the CO High Risk Licence – Currently working in the resources or construction industry who wish to extend their skill set to include the CO High Risk Licence but have no prior experience in using a crane (over 100 tonnes).

STES also provides the training for students who are currently working in the crane industry, have prior experience in using crane (with current service logbook) and wish to attain their High Risk Work Licence or are seeking to renew an expired HRW Licence with a shorter course duration.

These courses are designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate a mobile slewing crane. The C1 Class which is up to and including 100 tonnes, as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently; shut down and dismantle and perform various operations competently.

These courses are designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate a mobile slewing crane. The C2 Class which is up to and including 20 tonnes, as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently; shut down and dismantle and perform various operations competently.

These courses are designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to safely operate a mobile slewing crane. The C6 Class which is up to and including 60 tonnes, as described in the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of the course participants will be able to perform pre-operational checks; set-up and operate the crane competently; shut down and dismantle and perform various operations competently.

The TLILIC0024 Licence to Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane (capacity 10 metre tonne and above) is the most current nationally recognised unit of competency. The content of this unit has been updated to comply with the new WorkSafe standards.

This two-day course introduces participants to the theoretical and practical elements of safely operating the Order Picking Forklift

This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare and complete Dogging work as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of this course, participants will be able to determine the SWL of gear and materials; select, maintain and inspect fibre ropes, chains, steel and wire ropes; perform splicing techniques and demonstrate a number of bends and hitches; sling, move and place loads; directing cranes.

This course is designed for participants to gain the necessary skills to plan, prepare & complete basic rigging work as prescribed by the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work. On completion of this course, participants will be able to prepare rigging equipment; erect structural steel; use a safety harness; outline responsibilities and work safely at heights.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform rigging work at the intermediate level, which includes all the outcomes for rigging work at the basic level, and also includes rigging of cranes, rigging of conveyors, rigging of dredges and excavators, rigging associated with tilt slabs, rigging associated with demolition work, and dual lifts for licensing purposes.

The load restraint course provides important load restraint information for students to get started on securing cargo as well as load and unloading goods/cargo. The student will learn the necessity to restraint the load, the legal obligations in various states/territories, understand the key elements of a load restraint system and finally an overview of the different load restraint methods available.

This course is designed to enable the service technician to demonstrate to customers how various portable fire protection products are used in emergency situations. All work in this area must be completed in accordance with relevant legislative, industry, customer and organisational requirements, including Occupational Health & Safety/Work Health & Safety (OHS/WHS) policies and procedures.

The load restraint course provides important load restraint information for students to get started on securing cargo as well as load and unloading goods/cargo. The student will learn the necessity to restraint the load, the legal obligations in various states/territories, understand the key elements of a load restraint system and finally an overview of the different load restraint methods available.

The applicant will have completed off the job training during which the following key theoretical competencies were taught in relation to the Safe Working at Heights. The aim of this training is to assist in providing a safe system of work where there is the risk of falling from height.

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to use hand and power tools in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry.

This unit aims to ensure that people working under a permit to work understand the system, know the limitations of the permit under which they are working and comply with all the requirements of the permit. The people to whom this unit applies may be called ‘permit recipients’ or ‘permit holders’ by some organisations. Some organisations call ‘permits’ ‘clearances’.

This unit specifies the outcomes required to perform rigging work at the advanced level, which includes all the outcomes for rigging work at the basic and intermediate levels, and also includes rigging of gin poles and shear legs, flying foxes and cable ways, guyed derricks and structures, and suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds for licensing purposes.

This two day course introduces participants to the outcomes required to operate a materials hoist being a builder’s hoist by which only goods or materials and not personnel may be hoisted and where the car, bucket or platform is cantilevered from, and travels up and down externally to, a face of the support structure for licensing purposes.

This unit covers lifting and moving manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments. It involves assessing and identifying unacceptable risk, identifying and recommending solutions.

This training covers the skills and knowledge required for the student to do butt weld polyethylene (PE) plastic pipeline, undertaken in the welding industry and in factory conditions, where pipelines may be for transmission of gas or liquids.

This training covers the skills and knowledge required for the student to weld polyethylene (PE) plastic pipeline using electrofusion or undertaking this activity in factory conditions, where pipelines may be for transmission of gas or liquids.