About Training

The Union’s role in the industry is to ensure a secure and productive workforce for the future. We aim to be the source of best industry practice and provide our members with a distinct advantage over non-Union members in the marketplace.

The Union believes that all members should have access to training regardless of their location, so we encourage our regional members to enquire about courses.


Courses Avalable

These are the courses that we are running in the next quarter for those of you living in South East Qld.

Course List
Backflow Prevention
Backflow Revalidation
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Confined Space
Diploma of Project Management
Domestic and Residential Licensing
Estimating
Elevated Work Platform
First Aid
First Aid Refresher
Forklift
Intermediate Computing
Manage Low Voltage
Plan Reading
Scissor Lift
Solar Hot Water
Thermostatic Mixing Valves
Test and Tag
Working at Heights
Workplace Heath and Safety Representative
WHSO (Core)
WHSO (Elective)


Backflow Prevention

(8 evenings)

Aim
This course meets the requirements of the Plumbers and Drainers Board for endorsements on an existing plumber’s license to install, test and maintain backflow prevention devices.

Outcomes
Successful completion of this course entitles the participant to apply to the Plumbers and Drainers Board for an endorsement on an existing plumber’s license to install, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices to protect water supplies.
Statement of attainment - CPCPWT4002A - Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices.

Content
The course specifies the outcomes required to install, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices water services. It covers regulations, standards, theory, preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance of devices and completion of work finalisation processes.

Pre-requisites
License issued by the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board - Plumbing.

Time
4pm to 8pm

Available Date/s
5 - 8th and 12 - 15th July 2010
16 - 19th and 23 to 26th August 2010

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
Shed 3
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salisbury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $1175.00

STIF Contributors / Financial Members $150.00
Full Fee for Service $1,175.00

Download the Backflow Prevention Course Outline 317KB

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Backflow Revalidation

(for existing license holders 1 day)

Aim
This course meets the requirements of the Plumbers and Drainers Board for the revalidation of an existing plumber’s license to install, test and maintain backflow prevention devices.

Outcomes
Successful completion of this course entitles the participant to apply to the Plumbers and Drainers Board for the renewal of an endorsement on an existing plumber’s license to install, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices to protect water supplies.

Content
The course specifies the outcomes required to install, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices water services. It covers regulations, standards, theory, preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance
of devices and completion of work finalisation processes.

Pre-requisites
The participant must have an existing endorsement on their plumber’s license to install, test and maintain backflow prevention devices.

Time
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Available Date/s 2010
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Shed 3
Construction Training Centre
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salisbury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee)  $250.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $100.00

Download the Backflow Revalidation Course Outline 320KB

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Confined Space

(2 Nights)

Aim
Through the combination of theory and practical training, this course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely work in confined spaces as per AS/NZS 2865:2001.

Outcomes
Statements of Attainment are issued for:
PMAPER205B - Work in accordance with an issued permit
PMAPER200C - Enter confined space

Content
•Reference Documents
•Statistics
•How to Identify a Confined Space
•Risk Management Concepts/Risk Assessment
•Hazards
•Hierarchy of Hazard Control
•Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel
•Communications
•Monitor Hazardous Atmospheres (Gas Detection)
•Workplace Exposure Standards
•Use of Fall Prevention Equipment
•First Aid Appreciation
•Fire Protection Awareness
•Emergency Procedures
•Entry Permits

Time
4:00pm to 8:00pm

Available Dates 2010
Course 1:  25-26 May
Course 2:  9-10 June
Course 3: 14-15 July
Course 4:  4-5 August

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
Shed 3
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salisbury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $460.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $100.00

Download the Confined Space Course Outline 321KB

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Diploma of Project Management

(20 nights - 1 night per week 20 weeks plus assignments)

Aim
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement and close projects.

Outcomes
BSB51504 - Diploma in Project Management.

Content
The course is delivered 1 night per week over 20 weeks. In addition to the classroom delivery, participants are required to complete 4 assignments.

The following topics are covered in the course:
•Manage application of project integrative processes
•Manage project scope
•Manage project time
•Manage project costs
•Manage project quality
•Manage project human resources
•Manage project communications
•Manage project risk
•Manage project procurement.

Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Time
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Available Date/s 2010
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Where
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $150.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $150.00

Download the Project Management Course Outline 326KB

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Elevated Work Platform

(2 days)

Aim
This course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to safely operate EWP’s. On completion of the course the applicant will need to apply for a
license from Workplace Health and Safety Qld.
Outcomes

Statement of Attainment is issued for:
OHSCER235A - Operate Boom - Type Elevating Work Platforms

Content
Participants will gain knowledge and skills in the safe operation of elevated
work platform over 11 metres.

Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Time
8.30am - 4.00pm

Available Date/s 2010
Every Thursday - Friday

Where
28 Goodman Place
Murrarie

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $590.00

STIF Contributors
Financial Union Members $100.00


Download the Elevated Work Platform Course Outline 318KB

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First Aid

(1 day)

Aim
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

Outcomes
Statement of Attainment - HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid

Content
•Working knowledge of basic principles and concepts underlying the practice of first aid.
•Apply first aid procedures/principles
•Understanding the use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
•Social/Legal Issues
•Communicate effectively and assertively in an incident.

Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Time
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Available Date/s 2010
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Where
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $180.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $50.00

Download the First Aid Course Outline 317KB

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Intermediate Computing

(6 nights: Runs every Monday and Wednesday night for 3 weeks)

Aim
This course has been developed for people who want to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Outcomes
This is a non-accredited course. A Statement of Attendance describing the content of the course will be issued.

Content
•Send, receive and forward email messages
•Create and use contacts in emails messages
•Add attachments to email messages
•Creating new Documents
•Editing Features, Spelling
•Fonts and Format
•Paragraph Formats
•Office Clipboards
•Create simple spreadsheets
•Produce simple spreadsheets
•Produce simple charts
Each participant will be issued with a USB flash drive and notes, which they may retain following completion of the course.

Pre-requisites
There are no prerequisites for this course, however an basic understanding of computers is preferred.

Time
5:00pm to 8:00pm

Available Date/s 2010
Course 1: 12 - 28 July (Monday & Wednesday nights for 3 weeks)

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
Shed 3
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salsibury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $780.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $100.00

Download the Intermediate Computing Course Outline 318KB

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Thermostatic Mixing Valves

(8 Nights)

Aim
This course meets the requirements of the Plumbers and Drainers Board for endorsement to install, test and maintain (service and repair) all types of valves installed to safeguard against scalding from excessively hot water supplies.

Outcomes
Successful completion of this course entitles the participant to apply to the Plumbers and Drainers Board for an endorsement on an existing plumber’s license to install, commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices.
Statement of attainment - CPCPWT4003A - Commission and maintain hot water control devices.

Content
The course specifies the outcomes required to install, commission and maintain hot water control devices. It covers regulations, standards, theory, preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance of devices and completion of work finalisation processes.

Pre-requisites
Participants must hold a plumbers license issued by the Plumbers and Drainers Board Queensland.

Time
4pm to 8pm

Available Date/s 2010
Course 1:  Taking Expressions of Interest

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
Shed 3
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salisbury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $1,175.00

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members $150.00

Download the Thermostatic Mixing Valves Course Outline 317KB

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Test and Tag

(1 day)

Aim
To provide the skills for the testing and tagging of their own or their employers electrical equipment as per the requirements of Standard AS/NZS 3012:2003 Electrical installations - Construction and demolition sites and AS/NZS 3760:2003 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment AS/NZS 4836:2001 Safe working on low -voltage electrical equipment and the Electrical Safety Regulations 2002.

Outcomes
Statement of Attainment - UEENEEP008B - Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment.

Content
Participants will be trained to test and tag:
•Single phase 240V equipment
•240V Cords plugs and sockets
•Residual current devices (RCD)
•Three phase 415V equipment
•415V Cords plugs and sockets
•Test instruments

Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Time
8:00am to 4:00pm

Available Date/s 2010
Every Tuesday or Thursday

Where
LPM Consulting & Training Service
1 Thomas St
Rochedale South Q 4123

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $325.00

STIF Contributors
Financial Union Members $100.00

Download the Test and Tag Course Outline 314KB

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Workplace Safety Representative

(3 days)

Aim
The course is designed to give those who have been elected as Workplace Health and Safety Representatives (WHSR’s) or members of a Health and Safety Committee or persons interested in performing these roles, the skills and knowledge to function in those roles. The course also includes training for the issuing of Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) in accordance with the WH&S Act.

Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment – 30603Qld Functioning as a Workplace Health and Safety
Representative. Units of competency are:
•WHSR01A: Identify and apply relevant workplace health and safety information
•WHSRO2A: Identify hazards and control risks in the workplace
•WHSRO3A: Represent workers in workplace health and safety consultation mechanisms
Successful participants will also be able to issue Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) under in accordance with the WH&S Act.

Content
The course will provide participants with the knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
•OHS information relevant to workplace or area of representation
•Identification, assessment, management and control of workplace hazards and risks
•Representation of workers within WH&S consultation arrangements
•WH&S report preparation and presentation
•Review of workplace incidents and consequences
•Issuing of Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs)

Pre-requisites
There are no restrictions for entry into this course, however it is preferred participants possess the numeracy, literacy and communication skills to read and comprehend written instructions.

Time
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Available Date/s 2010
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Where
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Cost
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Download the Workplace Safety Representative Course Outline 395KB

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Time Management

TBA

Aim
To provide participants with knowledge to better manage their time to be more effective and efficient in the workplace.

Outcomes
This is a non-accredited course, Participants will be issued with a Statement
of Attendance.

Content
•Time management principles
•Time management strategies and approaches
•Time saving techniques
•Work/life Balance
•Dealing with time wasters
•Identifying action plans
Pre-requisites
There are no restrictions to entry for this course.

Time
TBA

Available Date/s
TBA

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salsibury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $TBA

STIF Contributors/
Financial Union Members

Download the Time Management Course Outline 316KB

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Plan Reading

(4 Nights - Tuesday & Thursday night for 2 weeks)

Aim
To provide experience and knowledge in interpreting drawings and specifications specific to the Services sector.

Outcomes
This is a non-accredited course. Participants will be issued with a Statement of Attendance.

Content
The course provides practical experience with drawings and specifications.
Participants will be able to:
•Identify types of drawings and their functions
•Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations
•Locate and identify key features on a site plan
•Identify and locate key features from sectional details and elevations
•Recognise amendments
•Read and interpret specifications

Pre-requisites
There are no restrictions to entry for this course.

Time
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Available Date/s 2010
Contact STIF on 3277 4963

Where
Joint Industry Services Training
Construction Training Centre
Shed 3
460 - 492 Beaudesert Rd
Salsibury Q 4107

Cost
Non-Industry
Participants
(Full Fee) $490.00

STIF Contributors
Financial Union Members $100.00

Download the Plan Reading Course Outline 316KB

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Additional Courses

Please contact us to enquire about these additional courses;

Basic Rigging
Bobcat or Excavator
Cert IV Training & Assessment
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
Dogging
Domestic & Residential Licensing
Estimating
First Aid Refresher
Forklift
Manage Low Voltage
Scissor Lift
Solar Hot Water
Working at Heights
Workplace Health and Safety (Core)
Workplace Health and Safety (Elective)
Enquire Here

Cancellations Policy

Once training begins, no refund will be given if you leave before it finishes, unless you can provide evidence of a medical reason or other hardship.

In those cases, a refund will be given minus a $20.00 administration fee. Should you be unable to finish the course due to Plumbers Union Qld cancelling or suspending the training, a full refund will be given.