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Skid Steer Loader Operations Skill Set

Skid Steer Loader Operations Skill Set

State ID IAA19

Learn how to operate a bobcat/skidsteer within the civil construction industry.

The Skidsteer Loader Operations Skills Set is a 5 day course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge to operate a bobcat/skidsteer required to conduct civil construction.

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This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training. 

^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.

This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.

Overview

Campus Fitzroy Crossing | Halls Creek | Kununurra

When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025

Study Mode On Campus

 

Participants will learn how to:
  • Operate a bobcat/skidsteer
  • Plan and prepare for skidsteer loader operations
  • Load, carry and place materials
  • Select, remove and fit attachments
  • Move the skidsteer safely between worksites
  • Undertake machine maintenance
  • Clear and maintain work area
Unit:
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

* If participants are working in the civil construction industry or have previous experience documented in a logbook prior to undertaking this training, a fast track process may be available. Please talk to your local lecturer.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 5 Days
When 24 - 28 February, 2025
Where Halls Creek
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $167.66
(Tuition fee* $110.16 + Resource fee $57.50 )
Indicative Concession fee $90.14
(Tuition fee* $32.64 + Resource fee $57.50 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $110.16 $32.64 $57.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 5 Days
When 28 April - 2 May, 2025
Where Halls Creek
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $167.66
(Tuition fee* $110.16 + Resource fee $57.50 )
Indicative Concession fee $90.14
(Tuition fee* $32.64 + Resource fee $57.50 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $110.16 $32.64 $57.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 5 Days
When 16 - 20 June, 2025
Where Fitzroy Crossing
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $167.66
(Tuition fee* $110.16 + Resource fee $57.50 )
Indicative Concession fee $90.14
(Tuition fee* $32.64 + Resource fee $57.50 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $110.16 $32.64 $57.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Details

Duration 5 Days
When 12 - 16 May, 2025
Where Kununurra
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $167.66
(Tuition fee* $110.16 + Resource fee $57.50 )
Indicative Concession fee $90.14
(Tuition fee* $32.64 + Resource fee $57.50 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $110.16 $32.64 $57.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 5 Days
When 8 - 12 September, 2025
Where Fitzroy Crossing
How On Campus

Course fees

Indicative General fee $167.66
(Tuition fee* $110.16 + Resource fee $57.50 )
Indicative Concession fee $90.14
(Tuition fee* $32.64 + Resource fee $57.50 )

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations $110.16 $32.64 $57.50

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2024.
  • All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
  • For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.

These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.

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