GRADER COURSE & TICKET OHSCER217A (LG):
FORMAL & INFORMAL TRAINING & ASSESSMENT COURSE:
This course is a competency – based training program that allows students to complete both the formal and informal requirements of the licence all at MAJOR’s simulated worksites. Students are required to be trained to a level suitable to achieve all elements necessary of the assessment instrument. The course includes Training, Log Book, Training Plan, Assessment, Manual and Workplace Health & Safety Ticket. The Grader (LG) ticket covers you to operate a Grader with an engine capacity of more than 2 litres.

FORMAL TRAINING ONLY COURSE:
This course is designed for those students whom wish to complete the mandatory informal training on the job or at their current employment. Employer’s must agree to this and fill in all relevant areas of student’s record book (logbook). Students are required to complete a competency-based 2 days formal training course that covers areas such as OHS legislative requirements, video presentations and verbal/practical demonstration and instruction of all elements from the training/assessment instrument. This also includes the written exam on completion of formal training.

GRADER ASSESSMENT ONLY: AFTER COMPLETION OF FORMAL TRAINING ONLY (EMPLOYER INVOLVEMENT REQUIRED):
You must be an experienced and competent operator. On completion of formal training, students at their workplace must log hours and tasks performed at work and this must all be signed off by their employer or a representative from that employer whom holds the relevant OHS licence. Once employer is happy with skill and knowledge level of the student, a final skills assessment can be conducted. The assessment consists of a closed book theory component (completed at formal training) as well as a comprehensive practical test. If assessment only is to be undertaken, a completed student record book (logbook) is required along with a letter from the employer validating the log.

GRADER (RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) APPLICATIONS):
RPL Applications are available through MAJOR. If you wish to undertake the RPL process at MAJOR a fee will be charged in addition to the assessment cost. Suitable evidence of previous qualifications/licences will be required along with supporting verification such as letters from employers, training package requirements of previous courses and more. All evidence must be collected and deemed suitable in order for RPL application to be successful.

LEARNING KIT:
MAJOR has a self-paced learning kit which can help students gain theoretical knowledge before commencing training course. The pack includes a workbook and VET machinery manual. If contents of pack are returned in full - $25 will be deducted from course cost.

COURSE DATES & TIMES: Courses are available Monday to Saturday either full time or part time on days to suit you and commence every week. Times are from 6.00am to 3.00pm each day.

COURSE DURATION’S:
The Grader course is competency based, consisting of a nominal 40 hours training; however the total time is dependant on each applicant. Informal training is now based on set tasks that need to be completed a number of times determined by the trainer assessor and based on demonstrated skills. Some participants may complete courses within or before time frame however some may take longer. There are no additional fees or discounts on fees should this occur.

HOW TO ENROL:
You can phone our office on 07 3807 7733 and we can process your enrolment over the phone or you can complete an enrolment form and return it to our office along with your deposit.

Use our Online Enrolment Form. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to read and write Basic English (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement).
• Minimum of 18 years of age (Workplace Health & Safety Requirement).
• Provide two forms of identification.
• Wear steel cap safety boots or work boots each day of the course.