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Loader Operator Courses in Wangaratta

A Loader Operator moves materials on-site using various machinery, ensuring safety, teamwork, and time management, with roles in industries like forestry and mining.

    • AI Exposure: Low

      This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.

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  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
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      • QLD
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      • WA
      • NT
      • SA
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Loader Operator in Wangaratta?

Get qualified to work as a Loader Operator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Course providers in Wangaratta

The following providers offer Loader Operator courses in Wangaratta, Victoria.
Timber Training Creswick
4168
2
Noble Training Group
41488
2
Realistic Training Options
32496
1
Ascent Training Solutions
32108
4
City-Wide Building & Training Services
91138
1
Civil Train
5708
1
TAFE NSW
90003
3
1 Stop Driving School
40729
3
ACTA Group
45370
1
RudTek
31953
1
Cartec Training
52502
1
AQTraining
32456
1
National Training Services
21254
1
My Skills Australia
91037
1
Foundation Training Australia
31972
4
Skillinvest
4192
1
Calibre Training and Development
32394
3
Dickens Assessment and Training Services
31664
1
Gold Training
40515
2
South Regional TAFE
52790
2
South Metropolitan TAFE
52787
1
1 Stop Training
46133
3
Pivotal Education
90272
1
Australian College of Training
51269
1
ARC Training
91007
1
MinRes Training Institute
40727
1
Box Hill Institute
4687
1
Access Training Centre
40101
1
Applied Training Solutions
90294
1
High Skill Training
91309
2
Learning Live
41067
2
Mobile Plant Operator Training Services
91589
2
Shamrock Training
45171
2
Licence Me
91759
2
DLI Training
21714
1
Australian Safety & Training Alliance
31472
1
National Skills
45438
1

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Loader Operator generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The number of people working in this industry has dropped slightly in recent years. There are currently 5,200 people employed as a Loader Operator in Australia, compared to 6,300 five years ago. Loader Operators may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Loader Operator. This course will give you the skills to work on a forestry harvest crew and allows you to specialise in areas such as harvest operations, fire control, warehousing, grading and testing, safety, quality and business administration.

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Loader Operator careers

If you're looking to kickstart a rewarding career as a Loader Operator in Wangaratta, we have a variety of Loader Operator courses in Wangaratta that cater to beginners, requiring no prior experience or qualifications. Our most popular courses include the Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations RII30820 and the Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations RII30120. These courses are designed to equip you with essential skills in operating various types of machinery, increasing your employability in the construction and mining sectors in the Wangaratta area.

In Wangaratta, several training providers offer these Loader Operator courses, including 1SDS and 1 Stop. These Registered Training Organisations ensure that you receive quality education and hands-on training that meet industry standards. Whether it's the Follow Work Health and Safety Procedures TLIF0025 course or specific loader operation training like Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations RIIMPO321F, you will gain valuable knowledge to excel in your new role.

Completing a Loader Operator course opens doors to various job roles in the construction industry, including positions such as Construction Manager, General Labourer, and Construction Project Manager. These roles not only offer competitive salaries but also opportunities for career advancement in Wangaratta's growing construction sector. Begin your journey today by exploring the full range of Loader Operator courses in Wangaratta available to you.