OVERVIEW
Anyone operating a grader on the Gold Coast needs a grader ticket to work legally. To do this, workers must complete the unit RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations.
Everything you need to earn your grader ticket is provided in our comprehensive training program, from start to finish. With a qualification in hand, you’ll be ready to take the next step towards building your career in civil construction or similar sectors (like construction, logistics, transport, mining, resources, and agriculture). A grader ticket on the Gold Coast is an in-demand skill for employers.
The right grader training delivers hands-on skills and knowledge to operate a grader for levelling, grading, trimming, and preparing surfaces. It can help you meet the training requirements for a grader ticket while developing expertise that’s used across a variety of industries. When you add grader operation to your skillset, it can expand the types of projects and machinery roles you can pursue.
Course Details
A nationally recognised unit of competency like that of a grader ticket is important for demonstrating your capability to employers and meeting industry requirements. Tradies who need a grader ticket on the Gold Coast have to complete the unit RIIMPO324F Conduct Civil Construction Grader Operations to pursue relevant grader operator roles across multiple sectors. The course is in line with current industry standards and training requirements.
Upon successful completion, we, as your training provider, will award you a Statement of Attainment, opening the door to many opportunities as a qualified grader operator. Whether you’re a tradie looking to advance your career or an employer needing to upskill your workers, this grader course can be a practical next step for you or your team.
This comprehensive professional grader operator training program takes 3 days to complete. 2 days will be spent on theoretical learning and practical demonstrations, and the remaining 1 day on assessments. If you’re training on-site, the course is delivered at Major Training’s high-quality simulated worksite on the Gold Coast.
What's INCLUDED:
Entry Requirements
Our grader training is tailored for those currently employed or beginners 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)
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Students and employers in QLD and NSW are eligible for funded training courses and apprenticeships through state and federal incentives.
Grader Ticket (Gold Coast) Career Pathways
A grader ticket on the Gold Coast is a worthwhile addition to your qualifications if you’re set on pursuing diverse roles across civil construction. The best thing about building your skills and getting certified is that a grader ticket isn’t just valuable in one industry. Beyond construction, it opens doors in transport, mining and resources, agriculture, road maintenance, and engineering. With a grader licence on the Gold Coast, you qualify for several specialised operating and site preparation roles across multiple sectors, including:
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 Gold Coast 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 qualified 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
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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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