Far North Queensland Courses
Delivered by our partners at Tablelands Civil Solutions
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Take the controls and build a real career.
This course gives you the skills to operate an excavator safely and confidently across civil, mining and construction environments.
Learn how to dig, load, trench and handle materials like a pro. Perfect for anyone chasing high-demand, well-paid operator roles.
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Push more. Achieve more.
This course covers the skills to operate a dozer for bulk earthworks, site prep and shaping terrain. Essential for operators wanting to work on mine sites, quarries or major civil jobs. Funding may be available for eligible students.
Both dozer courses cost the same, or you can complete both units together for just $100 extra to cover the additional theory components.
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Small machine. Big capability.
Learn to operate a skid steer loader to load, haul and distribute materials quickly and safely.
A must-have ticket for civil, construction and landscaping crews — and one of the most versatile pieces of plant on any site.
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Two machines in one — double the opportunity.
This unit trains you to operate a backhoe/loader to dig, load and place materials safely and efficiently. A great all-rounder ticket for civil construction, councils and maintenance crews.
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Turn raw materials into finished work.
This course teaches you how to operate a front-end loader to lift, move and place materials with precision. Ideal for anyone working in civil construction, quarries or roadwork crews.
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Reach higher with confidence.
Learn to operate a telehandler for lifting, placing and moving loads on busy worksites. A must-have qualification for construction, warehousing, rural operations and civil projects.
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Build strong foundations — literally.
Learn to operate a roller to compact soil, gravel and road materials to specification. A key skill for roadworks, subdivisions and major civil projects.
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Power, control, and versatility in one machine.
This course equips you with the practical skills to operate a tractor safely and efficiently across farms, civil worksites, rural operations and construction environments.
Learn how to manoeuvre, load, tow and handle attachments with confidence — the foundations every competent operator needs.
Perfect for agriculture, civil crews, councils and anyone working on large properties or site-based projects.
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This course will provide the skills and knowledge required to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using a stop-slow bat, hand signals and approved communication devices in the resources and infrastructure industries.
Face-to-Face Delivery
• Theory & Simulated Practical:
Approx. 8 hours in the classroom, covering theory and simulated practical components.
Assessment is open book and completed progressively throughout the day.
Two (2) simulation exercises are completed at the end of the day.
• Practical (Industry Placement):
Learners must complete a minimum of 20 hours of on-site practical experience at roadwork sites.
Placement must be supervised by an experienced, accredited Queensland traffic controller.
Placement hours must be completed within the timeframe specified in the Placement Contract (currently 90 days from course commencement).
• Final Assessment:
Conducted after the learner has completed the minimum 20 hours of practical placement.
Assesses knowledge and skills in stop/slow and related duties (approx. 30–60 mins).
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This Nationally Recognised course will provide participants with the skills and practical knowledge to set out, monitor and close traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes in civil construction and maintenance.
It is a requirement of the Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD (TMR) that traffic management implementers renew their Qld TMI card every 3 years.
Verification
• Third Party Report (TPR) with evidence to confirm a minimum of 32 hours of Stop/Slow in the past 12 months and TPR must be supported with:
TGS diagrams
Risk assessments, pre-starts, or toolbox talks signed by the learner
Signage sheets
Face-to-Face Delivery
• Theory: The face-to-face theory is approximately eight (8) hours. The assessment is open book and will be completed gradually throughout the day.
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Face-to-Face Delivery
• Theory:
The face-to-face theory is approximately eight (8) hours. The assessment is open book and will be completed gradually throughout the day.
Practical (Industry Placement):
Learners are required to complete three (3) x Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) setups on “live sites”.
Practical placement set-ups can be completed in the learner’s own workplace, under the supervision of a current QLD-accredited Traffic Management Implementer (TMI).
• Third Party Report (TPR) with evidence of 3 set-ups within three (3) months post course and each TPR must be supported with:
Signage sheets and/or TGS diagrams
Risk assessments, pre-starts, or toolbox talks signed by the learner
• TPR setups must be as per the unit of competency requirements which includes at least two of the following:
Lane closure,
Lateral shift, and
Implementing a traffic management plan at an intersection.
One of these set-ups must also include the TMI controlling construction vehicles.
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Verification
• Third Party Report (TPR) with evidence of 3 set-ups within last 12 months and each TPR must be supported with:
TGS diagrams
Risk assessments, pre-starts, or toolbox talks signed by the learner
Signage sheets
• TPR setups must be as per the unit of competency requirements which includes at least two of the following:
Lane closure,
Lateral shift, and
Implementing a traffic management plan at an intersection.
One of these set-ups must also include the TMI controlling construction vehicles.
Face-to-Face Delivery
• Theory:
The face-to-face theory is approximately eight (8) hours. The assessment is open book and will be completed gradually throughout the day.
Hands-on equipment, machinery, and traffic courses delivered locally by Tableland Civil Solutions (TCS) - supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
