OVERVIEW
Become a grader operator with our RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations course. Our Brisbane grader ticket training prepares you for the demands of modern construction and civil projects and offers a worthwhile investment in your future.
Who is the grader ticket (Brisbane) course for? Anyone working in construction, transport, mining, agriculture, and civil construction environments around Brisbane must have a grader licence to legally operate a grader in their job. This training gets you that licence.
Precision, productivity, and efficiency are important parts of grader operations. That’s why our grader course is designed to meet these standards and help you succeed in earthmoving, roadworks, site preparation, and other essential projects.
Graders are used in civil construction to level, shape, and finish surfaces, so they’re essential for preparing roads, foundations, and other sites. The precision that comes from using graders contributes to the quality and durability of construction projects.
Course Details
A grader ticket is a nationally recognised unit of competency that provides the skills and knowledge required to operate grader machinery on construction, roadwork, and earthmoving sites. Tradies who need a grader ticket in Brisbane must complete the unit RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations. It offers a structured training program consisting of theoretical learning (classroom-based) and hands-on demonstrations.
You’ll receive a Statement of Attainment after successfully completing both the training and assessments, opening the door to many opportunities as a qualified grader operator. If you’re a tradie looking to advance your career or an employer needing to upskill your workers, this course could be the next move for you or your team.
The RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations course, which takes three days to complete (2 days training, 1 day assessment), is an intensive professional grader operator training program based on competency and delivered in a controlled environment at Major Training’s high-quality simulated worksite in Brisbane.
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
Our grader training is tailored for those currently employed or newbies seeking opportunities in the industry. To enrol in the grader course, you’ll need to:
- Be able to read and write basic English
- Pass a language, literacy, and numeracy assessment (LLN)
- Be mechanically minded with an interest in operating heavy machinery
- Be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Provide two forms of identification
- Wear steel-capped or safety boots on site
- Sun protection is also recommended (hat, long sleeves, and pants)
Get Funding for Your Course
Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
Grader Ticket (Brisbane) Career Pathways
A grader ticket in Brisbane can add a valuable skill to your trade, so that you can take on a wider range of civil construction work. With commercial developments and infrastructure projects in Brisbane showing no signs of slowing down, becoming a qualified grader operator is a career move worth taking. In addition to construction, a grader licence in Brisbane can also open the door to industries like transport, mining, agriculture, engineering, and road maintenance.
With Brisbane and the wider Queensland region experiencing ongoing construction workforce shortages, there’s even more reason to add grader operations to your skillset and make yourself available for upcoming projects.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $80,000 to $100,000 per year
Delivery Options
Our three-day grader course will get you hands-on experience working with actual machinery. The program is a mix of structured learning with practical training, helping you build relevant on-site skills that will prepare you for real construction work.
You can complete the course at our Brisbane facility, or we can come to you and deliver the training at your location. By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and confidence to become a professional grader operator.
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
Three-Day Grader Course
Duration: 2 days training, 1 day assessment
Time: 6.30am to 3pm
- Quality training materials (logbook, training plan, training manual, full assessment, heavy machinery)
- Three days of intense, competency-based training and assessment delivered by our exceptional trainers and assessors
- Intensive theoretical and practical training conducted in our classroom facilities over two days
- Theoretical learning will be presented through videos, live demonstrations, and instructions
- One day of practical assessment at our facility where you’ll operate a grader
- A practical skills logbook for you to record your experiences during the course
- Courses run Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday from 6:30 am until 3.00 pm
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What You'll Pay
THREE-DAY Grader COURSE:
$610.00
Funded Options
CSQ Funding
Amount Funded: $550
Student Gap Fee (what you will pay): $150
Learn More about CSQ Funding here; CSQ Funding
BERT Funding
BERT Funding is available. Please see here for more information on costs; BERT Funding
Study Now Pay later
Study Now, Pay Later options are available for this course. Please see here for more information; Study Now, Pay Later
Student Support
Study Information
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We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
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At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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