Bobcat Ticket

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's a flexible booking?

  We allow you to swap and change the location or date of your backhoe booking at anytime with no additional cost. 

  This includes the morning of your class! 

   

• How long does the skid steer course go for?

  3 days – Training & Assessment (no experience) 

  1 day – Assessment only (experienced operator) 

• How do I book my skid steer ticket?

  For the bobcat ticket you need to contact us and book it in. We only offer the compactor ticket on civil construction and mining sites. For more information please contact us.

   

• What do I need to bring with me?

  All you need to bring with you is appropriate clothing and steel cap boots. Also being a form of identification for your trainer.

  Prior to enrolment you will need a USI number. If you do not have one you can get one here. https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi

  If you have one but have forgotten it, you can redeem your USI number here https://www.usi.gov.au/students/find-your-usi

   

• Is this an official bobcat ticket accepted nationwide?

  Yes, you need to be careful as there are scams out there. Here is our verification on the Australian government website training.gov.au – NHSC

   

• Where is the skid steer ticket run at?

  The Excavator truck ticket is run at:

  Marickville Location

  Central Coast Location

  Brunswick Heads Location

• Pre-requisites

  • Good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
  • Obtain a USI – usi.gov.au

   

• What you need to bring with you?

  • Appropriate clothing
  • Steel cap boots
  • Identification

   

• Duration of Course

  • Course duration for training and assessment is 3 days
  • Course duration for assessment only is 2 hours (experienced operators only)

   

• Training Location and format

  • Various locations, view bookings tab
  • On-site bookings at your location
  • Face to face delivery 

   

• Performance elements

  • Plan & prepare backhoe/loader operations
  • Operate backhoe/ loader in line with established requirements
  • Load, carry and place materials to complete work activity
  • Select, remove and fit attachments for the backhoe/loader
  • Relocate the backhoe loader
  • Conduct housekeeping activities

   

• Language, Literacy & Numeracy

  • Allowances can be made for participants with language, literacy & numeracy issues.

   

• RPL

  RPL recognises people who already have the knowledge and skills required for competency in various elements of units of an accredited training package should not be required to re-learn what they already know. The process of RPL also takes into account that various competencies can be acquired through:

  • previous qualification,
  • work experience and
  • Life experience

  RPL requires that evidence of competency are demonstrated. Please contact the RTO if you feel you are eligible for this assessment pathway.

   

• Terms and conditions

  • Cancellation or transfer more than 7 days prior to commencement – Full refund, free transfer
  • Cancellation or transfer within 7 days of commencement – No refund, free transfer
  • To put it simply. We will refund you the full course cost if you let us know prior to 7 days from your course start date. We will let you transfer your course to another day at anytime, even the morning of your course at no extra cost.