Based in Laverton North and boasting a state-of-the-art purpose built Occupational Health and Safety training facility, WAM Training is a team of people passionate about providing high quality and realistically challenging training. Providing a valuable and rewarding learning experience is at the heart of who we are – and we believe that the secret to our success is your success.
Since being founded in 2008, we have aligned with customers who value safety as much as we do. That’s why our trainees can look around their classrooms and notice that they’re surrounded by employees from a wide variety of tier 1 construction companies and high end mining, manufacturing, petrochemical and water industry companies.
We employ our Trainers on a full-time basis to ensure that we can uphold and consistently maintain the best quality courses, not only in Melbourne – but Australia wide. Our team understands the application of legislation, Australian Standards and Compliance Codes and the importance of having positive relationships with our safety and education regulators – because that is the WAM Training way. Our continued success relies on our customers returning to their workplaces and spreading the message that WAM Training is where they want to be trained.
This nationally accredited First Aid training course is available for first aid officers who are required to hold a Level 2 first aid certification to meet the minimum required level of training as set out by WorkSafe Victoria. This course offers the required certification and competency to become a first aid officer with a Senior First Aid certificate (Level 2 certificate).
Our First Aid certification and training course is suitable for first aid workers who require certification or anyone wanting to learn how to administer first aid in case of an emergency.
All workplaces must provide first aid equipment, facilities and, in some cases, trained first aiders. The number of first aid officers needed for a workplace depends on how high or low risk the workplace is deemed to be.
Contact us to schedule a First Aid course on your site for your employees or you can register yourself for a scheduled training course.
Learn moreThis nationally accredited CPR training course offers certification and competency in administering CPR for individuals who are required to as per the conditions of their employment.
The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to perform CPR. The course is especially tailored to first aid officers and other workers who require CPR certification or need to renew their existing certification as required.
This course is also tailored to those who wish to further their knowledge of CPR for use in case of an emergency.
Contact us to schedule a CPR course for your employees or to register yourself for a training course.
Learn moreThis Traffic Controller Course is NOT SUITABLE for individuals working for or intending to work for Traffic Control companies. For more information, see this blog post. Completing a traffic control course is essential for anyone who needs to be able to use a stop/slow bat or place/remove traffic control devices (such as bollards and signs) in addition to their primary work role. for anyone who wants to work with companies in the following sectors; road and utility maintenance companies, construction in the private and public sectors, water boards and councils. WAM Training traffic control training covers the requirements to use a stop/slow bat or place/remove traffic control devices in a work environment under a Traffic Management Plan. WAM Training’s traffic controller course provides participants with a valid Statement of Attainment in Traffic Control that complies with VicRoads guidelines.
Learn moreOur Fire Warden course is for individuals assuming the role as Fire Warden in the workplace.
This fire warden training course code combines the PUAFER005 and PUAFER006 units of competency, making it suitable for either Chief or Deputy Chief Fire Wardens in training.
Trainees will be instructed and assessed on their ability to determine the extent of worksite emergencies and orchestrate the evacuation of the workplace in the event of an emergency.
Contact us to schedule a Fire Warden course on your site for your employees or you canto register yourself for a scheduled training course.
Learn moreOur Fire Warden course is for individuals assuming the role as Fire Warden in the workplace.
This fire warden training course code combines the PUAFER005 and PUAFER006 units of competency, making it suitable for either Chief or Deputy Chief Fire Wardens in training.
Trainees will be instructed and assessed on their ability to determine the extent of worksite emergencies and orchestrate the evacuation of the workplace in the event of an emergency.
Contact us to schedule a Fire Warden course on your site for your employees or you canto register yourself for a scheduled training course.
Learn moreWAM Training is dedicated to providing you with the highest-quality training through our Electrical Spotter Course. Upon successful completion at our Laverton North facility, you’ll leave with a same-day certificate. Or, if you prefer us to send a trainer to your site, contact us and we’ll get you sorted. And don’t forget to ask about our range of Confined Space Courses.
As an approved RTO (Registered Training Organisation), WAM Training’s Electrical Spotter Course is suitable for anyone wanting to become a Certified Electrical Spotter (registered with EnergySafe Victoria). You will be authorised as a safety observer to warn mobile plant operators of their proximity to powerlines and underground assets.
Upon course completion, you’ll be certified as an electrical spotter with EnergySafe Victoria.
Learn moreWAM Training offers Construction Induction Training, providing essential skills and knowledge to help you understand your safety obligations whilst working on construction sites.
A Construction Induction Card (commonly referred to as a White Card in Victoria) is mandatory for anyone performing construction work or working on a construction site in Australia.
Successful completion of our 6 Hour Construction Induction Course results in the issuance of a Construction Induction Card from WorkSafe Victoria. WAM Training is authorised to conduct this course, ensuring that Trainees are empowered with the skills and knowledge to work safely on construction sites.
Construction Induction Training must be delivered by an accredited provider, like WAM Training. Don’t be fooled by dodgy providers running cheap and fast online construction induction training.
Learn moreWAM Training’s Overhead Bridge & Gantry Crane course is designed for those who are required to operate overhead cranes. This course is specifically for cranes operated by a pendant or remote control.
The Overhead Bridge & Gantry Crane course provides trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills required to operate a gantry or overhead crane. To operate overhead cranes, operators must show proof of competency. This course is designed to meet that requirement.
The course covers all the functions necessary to operate bridge, gantry and jib cranes that make 3 or less powered motions.
Contact us to book a private group RIIHAN305D course for your employees on your site.
Learn moreThe Vehicle Loading Crane course (VLC) supplies trainees with the skills and knowledge to operate vehicle-loading cranes with a capacity of less than 10-metre tonnes in the workplace. A crane’s metre tonnage can be calculated by multiplying the crane radius by the lifting capacity at that radius.
The Vehicle Loading Crane training covers the planning, preparation, operation and pack-up of vehicle loading cranes.
WAM Training’s private course is tailored for your employees with instruction from fully qualified crane training instructors.
Contact us to book a private group VLC course for your employees.
Learn moreGet the EWPA Yellow Card for your team with accredited training at WAM Training. Our Scissor & Vertical Lift (SL & VL) Course provides realistic, high-quality safety training for scissor lift and vertical lift elevated work platforms (EWPs).
WAM Training is a well-established, accredited trainer with the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA). Our Scissor & Vertical Lift (SL & VL) Course gives trainees the right skills and knowledge to safely operate both scissor and vertical lifts.
Our passionate and experienced trainers can be relied on to ensure trainees receive a rewarding experience, with expert guidance to meet or exceed Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation requirements.
Check out our entire catalogue of courses, or contact us today to book.
Learn moreThe Elevating Work Platform Course (Boom lift, Scissor Lift and Vertical Lift) provides trainees with the knowledge and skills to operate an Elevating Work Platform (EWP) with a boom length under 11m and complete the assessment required to receive their Yellow Card.
WAM Training’s EWP course is designed for individuals whose occupations require them to operate EWPs with a boom length of under 11 metres.
The EWP course covers all the functions necessary to operate boom-type elevating work platforms such as scissor lifts and vertical lifts.
EWP training courses prepare trainees to safely operate various types of elevated work platforms. This course is for anyone who may be required to operate EWPs as it relates to their employment.
Learn moreA confined space entry course is for those required to work in or around confined spaces. It’s one of the many quality courses we offer at WAM Training for developing and strengthening occupational health and safety.
Our nationally recognised confined space entry course is for both individuals and businesses. It provides essential written and practical training, focusing on safety procedures to follow when working in confined spaces (including proper use of relevant equipment).
Anyone working as part of a confined space entry crew requires adequate safety training on the subject. Miners, wastewater operators, engineers, technicians, and other workers frequently encounter potentially unstable atmospheres within confined spaces – and so adequate training is a must.
Learn moreWAM Training’s Forklift Licence Course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to obtain a Forklift Licence. We deliver high-quality training to make sure that you’re well-equipped to safely operate forklifts in your workplace.
Our 2 Day Forklift Licence Course is suitable for individuals needing a High Risk Work Licence – Class LF (required to operate forklifts in Australia). With a combination of classroom-based and practical activities, we’ll cover everything you need to know to operate forklifts safely.
WAM Training is authorised by WorkSafe Victoria to conduct Forklift Licence Assessments in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic.), ensuring safe and compliant forklift operation.
Learn moreThe Electrical Test and Tag course teaches trainees how to use a Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Machine for single-phase electrical testing and tagging. Contact us to schedule a private Electrical Test and Tag course for your company, or to register yourself for a training course.
This course has previously been completed by self-employed individuals, employees of small-to-medium-sized businesses, and those of large commercial organisations a like.
Training consists of a one-day PAT testing course that will provide trainees with the fundamental skills and knowledge to begin electrical testing and tagging in the workplace.
This one-day PAT testing course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to use a PAT Machine to conduct single-phase electrical testing and tagging as an occupation.
Learn moreDiscover WAM Training’s Boom Lift Licence Course, designed to have you and your team certified to operate and use boom lifts with a capacity of 11m or more. Gain the skills needed to operate boom lifts safely and confidently today.
Our 2 Day Boom Lift Licence Course is suitable for individuals needing a High Risk Work Licence – Class WP (for the operation of boom lifts that can reach above 11 metres). With a focus on practical training, the course teaches the ins and outs of boom lift operation in various settings.
WAM Training is authorised by WorkSafe Victoria to conduct Boom Lift Licence Assessments in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic.), ensuring safe and compliant boom lift operation.
Learn moreExpand your employment opportunities with WAM Training's comprehensive Dogging Licence Course. Gain the skills and knowledge to safely perform dogging work so you can ensure every lift goes off without a hitch.
WAM Training’s 5 Day Dogging Licence Course is suitable for individuals needing a High Risk Work Licence – Class DG (required to perform dogging work in Australia).
Our Dogging Licence Course equips workers with the skills and knowledge to safely select and inspect lifting equipment, exercise judgment in slinging methods, and direct crane operators when loads are out of view.
WAM Training is authorised by WorkSafe Victoria to conduct Dogging Licence Assessments in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic.), ensuring safe and compliant dogging work on site.
Learn moreLooking for a professional firefighting equipment course for you and your workmates? Our highly skilled trainers will come to your employment site to provide top-quality, realistically challenging firefighting equipment training. Contact us today to find out more.
If you need to know how to use firefighter safety equipment in your workplace, including fire extinguishers, fire reels, and fire blankets, our Firefighting Equipment Course is for you. This course is only for group bookings for up to 12 people at your employer’s site. You and your workmates will receive high-quality training tailored specifically to your own workplace.
Our Firefighting Equipment Course provides practical training in the use of firefighter tools and equipment. Following sufficient instruction and preparation and using firefighters’ personal protective (PPE) equipment, you and your colleagues will have the opportunity to put out actual fires under carefully supervised conditions.
Learn moreThe Working at Heights Course is a nationally accredited, practical height safety course, suitable for any individuals working at heights, and in particular requiring the use of a harness.
This 1-day face-to-face course provides essential height safety information and practical training around assessing fall hazards, implementing risk control measures, using harnesses and other safety equipment and performing work tasks at height.
The course content is applicable across a wide range of Australian workplaces, including those in the construction, energy, events and emergency industries.
Upon completion of the course, trainees who achieve competence will receive a Statement of Attainment and Proof of Training Card.
Learn moreJoin us in building a secure and successful career in construction.Our dedicated team is passionate about providing high-quality, hands-on training to equip you with the essential skills for navigating trenching environments securely. Learn the intricacies of trench installation on the job site, ensuring safety at every step.
While our focus is on trench support, we offer additional courses that can further enhance your skills and safety awareness. Explore the full range of courses at WAM Training Courses to find those that complement your needs.
Uncertain about the right courses for you? Contact us here for personalised guidance and support.
Learn moreTelehandlers have become very common on construction and industrial sites in recent years. WAM Training offers telehandler training courses for Telehandler’s under three tonnes lifting capability.
WAM Training telehandler training course is suitable for people who need to operate a telescopic materials handler with a capacity of 3 tonnes or less in a workplace.
Telehandler (3 Tonnes or less) training is necessary for maintenance and construction workers who must complete formal training before operating machinery. Our telehandler courses are suitable for people who need to maintain, repair, construct, and reach out and over obstacles.
Book today to start become a telehandler operator.
Learn moreLearn how to control electrical risk on metallic pipes by using an Abnormal Voltage Detection Device (AVDD) and bonding cables in this short course commonly known in the water industry as the Main to Meter Course.
WAM Training’s half-day Main to Meter Course is designed to equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to work on metallic pipes within the water network safely. Electrocution whilst working on metallic pipes (such as when replacing water meters) is always a possibility, and that’s why EnergySafe Victoria strongly recommends the use of an Abnormal Voltage Detection Device (AVDD) and bonding straps whilst works are underway.
The Main to Meter Course closely covers the correct use of Abnormal Voltage Detection Devices (AVDDs) and bonding straps and provides a detailed understanding of just how important it is to use this equipment properly.
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