Earthmoving Plant Operation Training
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Earthmoving Plant Training NSW | National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC Package
CTC Workplace Training delivers onsite earthmoving plant training across NSW for civil contractors, councils, infrastructure businesses, earthworks operators, quarry teams and employers who need practical, site-ready outcomes.
This is more than just a plant course. It is a National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package built for industry. Some sites want a nationally recognised unit. Some sites want a VOC measured against the national unit. That is why CTC packages both together.
A nationally recognised earthmoving plant unit, a Free 2-Year VOC measured against that unit, and onsite theory and practical assessment using the customer’s earthmoving plant on the customer’s site.
Get a National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC for $595 on the first piece of plant*, then $495 for each additional piece of plant* in the same booking.
Further 10% discount applies for group bookings of 10 people or more.*
* Travel and accommodation fees may apply depending on site location. Minimum fees may apply for smaller bookings.
Best fit: employers who want stronger evidence of competence for site access, workforce readiness and plant competency management across Australia.
Choose your earthmoving plant training course
Excavator Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Theory and practical assessment completed onsite
- Using the customer’s earthmoving plant on the customer’s site
Skid Steer Loader Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for wheeled and tracked skid steer style operations
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Wheeled Front End Loader Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Ideal for loading, stockpile and general site production work
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Backhoe/Loader Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Ideal for councils, utilities and mixed civil maintenance work
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Roller Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Compaction-focused training for roadworks, civil and earthworks
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Self-Propelled Compactor Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for heavy compaction and specialist site tasks
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Dozer Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for trimming, push work and bulk earthworks
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Tip Truck Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Popular add-on with excavator, loader and earthworks training
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Water Vehicle Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for dust suppression and site support activities
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Bulk Water Truck Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for dust suppression, haul road maintenance and site support
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Load and Unload Plant Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for moving plant between sites safely
- Completed onsite using customer equipment and plant
Integrated Tool Carrier Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for machine operations using specialised attachments
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Tracked Front End Loader Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for heavy civil and specialist site production work
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Grader Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for final trim, formation, maintenance grading and haul roads
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Scraper Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for bulk earthmoving and large-scale site production
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Articulated Haul Truck Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for major earthworks, quarry and large civil projects
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Rigid Haul Truck Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for quarry, mining support and bulk haulage environments
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Telescopic Materials Handler Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for site loading, placement and materials handling tasks
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Crushing and Screening Plant Training
- National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package
- Suitable for quarry, recycling and specialist processing environments
- Completed onsite using the customer’s earthmoving plant
Why industry chooses this package
| Feature | What it means for your business |
|---|---|
| National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC | A stronger package for businesses that want both nationally recognised training and a formal VOC outcome. |
| Onsite theory and assessment | Theory presentation and practical assessment can be completed at the customer’s site using the customer’s earthmoving plant. |
| Pre-learning option | For experienced operators, pre-learning can be sent before the booking to reduce onsite course time. |
| New Operator Program | For inexperienced learners, CTC can issue pre-learning, a log book, L plates and a learning pathway guide to build supervised machine hours before final assessment. |
| Lower cost pathway for new operators | Supervised operating hours can be signed off by employed Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), reducing the time a CTC trainer/assessor needs to be onsite. |
| VOC-only option | Operators who already hold the national unit can book a VOC when an assessor is in their region. |
How the training works
For experienced operators
For experienced operators, CTC can either deliver the theory presentation onsite before the practical assessment, or send pre-learning before the booking to reduce onsite course time.
For less experienced or inexperienced operators
For less experienced or inexperienced operators, CTC can send pre-learning, a log book, L plates and a learning pathway guide.
The learner then completes supervised operating hours onsite under one of the customer’s existing employees who can already operate the machine proficiently. CTC identifies these workers as employed Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
Log book operating hours must be signed off by an employed SME who holds a current national unit and an in-date VOC issued by CTC Workplace Training.
This lowers the cost to the customer by limiting the amount of time a CTC trainer/assessor needs to be onsite.
Booking conditions
- Group bookings are preferred
- Generally a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10 participants per piece of plant per day
- Less than 4 participants can be booked, however minimum fees and travel and accommodation may apply
- Practical assessment is completed using the customer’s earthmoving plant on the customer’s site
- Travel and accommodation charges may apply depending on location
New Operator Program
The New Operator Program is for learners who are not yet ready for final practical assessment.
This pathway can be used in two situations:
- when a learner does not pass the practical assessment
- when it is clear from the start that the learner is a new or inexperienced operator and needs supervised machine hours before final assessment
Under this program, the learner may be issued:
- a log book
- a practical experience plan
- L plates
- a learning pathway guide
The practical experience plan sets out the machine hours the learner should complete before attempting the practical assessment again.
The learner then builds supervised operating hours onsite under one of the customer’s existing employed Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
A return to site by the assessor for a further practical assessment may be subject to an additional charge.
VOC-only bookings
A VOC can also be booked on its own if the learner already holds the national unit.
When an assessor is in your region, they can come to site and re-assess the operator against the national unit of competency.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a national unit or a VOC?
It is both. CTC sells this as a National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package.
Why include both?
Because some sites want nationally recognised training, and some want a VOC measured against the national unit. This package is designed to help meet the most common site requirements across Australia.
Can I book a VOC without the national unit package?
Yes. When an assessor is in your region, they can come to site and re-assess the operator against the national unit of competency.
What happens if the learner is not yet competent?
They may enter the New Operator Program, where they are given a log book, practical experience plan, L plates and a learning pathway guide so they can build supervised machine hours before further assessment.
Do you provide the machinery?
Practical assessment is completed using the customer’s earthmoving plant on the customer’s site.
Is this for individuals?
Individuals can be assessed using this method, however a minimum course fee, travel and accommodation may apply.
How many participants can be booked?
Generally a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 10 participants per piece of plant per day. Less than 4 participants can be booked, however minimum fees and travel and accommodation may apply.
Need onsite earthmoving plant training for your team?
We can structure training around your site, your operators and your earthmoving plant. Contact CTC to discuss availability, package pricing, VOC-only eligibility and the best pathway for your workers.
CTC Workplace Training provides earthmoving plant training in NSW through a National Unit + Free 2-Year VOC package. Training and practical assessment are completed onsite at the customer’s workplace using the customer’s earthmoving plant on the customer’s site. CTC delivers training for excavators, skid steers, wheeled front end loaders, backhoes, rollers, self-propelled compactors, dozers, tip trucks, water vehicles, bulk water trucks, load and unload plant, integrated tool carriers, tracked front end loaders, graders, scrapers, articulated haul trucks, rigid haul trucks, telescopic materials handlers and crushing and screening plant.