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SHORT COURSES & PRACTICAL TRAINING

Practical training options for lifting machines, underground machines, artisan and semi-skilled skills, health and safety, and opencast surface machines.

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Mining and construction machine training at Bakersfield FET College
ABOUT THE TRAINING

Build Practical Skills

Our Mining & Construction Machines Training page brings together practical short-course options across machine operation, underground equipment, artisan and semi-skilled trades, health and safety, and opencast or surface machines.

Training Durations
Machine training courses are offered over 2 weeks each. Artisan and semi-skilled short courses are offered over 6–8 weeks each. Health and safety courses are available as short-course options.

Use the arrows or swipe through each training category. Click a training card for its course information, or use the orange arrow for the detailed course explanation.

2 WEEKSMachine Training
6–8 WEEKSArtisan / Semi-Skilled
5Training Categories
30+Training Options
Lifting Machines

Lifting Machines Training

Practical operator and safety training for lifting equipment used in construction, logistics, industrial and mining environments.

⏱ 2 WEEKS EACH
Mobile Cranes training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Mobile Cranes

2 Weeks

Mobile lifting equipment, safe operation, pre-start checks and workplace safety.

Tower Crane training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Tower Crane

2 Weeks

Tower crane operations, lifting procedures, communication and safe work practices.

Overhead Crane training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Overhead Crane

2 Weeks

Overhead crane operation, load handling, signalling and safe lifting practices.

Truck Mounted Crane training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Truck Mounted Crane

2 Weeks

Truck-mounted crane operation, lifting controls, stability and safe load handling.

Telescopic Handler training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Telescopic Handler

2 Weeks

Telehandler operation, load handling, attachments, stability and site safety.

Forklift training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Forklift

2 Weeks

Forklift operation, load handling, stability, workplace traffic and safety procedures.

Working Overhead training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Working Overhead

2 Weeks

Safe working practices for tasks performed at height and around elevated work areas.

Basic Rigging training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Basic Rigging

2 Weeks

Basic rigging principles, lifting accessories, load preparation and safe lifting procedures.

Scaffolding training at Bakersfield FET College Lifting Machines

Scaffolding

2 Weeks

Scaffold assembly principles, inspection awareness, safe access and working practices.

Underground Machines

Underground Machines Training

Short practical training for selected underground mining machines and support vehicles.

⏱ 2 WEEKS EACH
Drill Rig – Tamrock training at Bakersfield FET College Underground Machines

Drill Rig – Tamrock

2 Weeks

Introduction to drill rig operation, controls, pre-start checks and underground safety.

LHD Scoop training at Bakersfield FET College Underground Machines

LHD Scoop

2 Weeks

Load-haul-dump scoop operation, material handling, machine checks and underground safety.

UV – Utility Vehicle training at Bakersfield FET College Underground Machines

UV – Utility Vehicle

2 Weeks

Utility vehicle operation, manoeuvring, basic checks and safe underground transport practices.

Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Artisan Training

Longer practical skills programmes designed to build foundational trade and mechanical skills.

⏱ 6–8 WEEKS EACH
Boiler Making training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Boiler Making

6–8 Weeks

Foundational fabrication and boilermaking skills, workshop practice, tools and safety.

Welding training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Welding

6–8 Weeks

Practical welding foundations, equipment use, welding techniques and workshop safety.

Electrician training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Electrician

6–8 Weeks

Electrical foundations, tools, basic installations, testing awareness and electrical safety.

Carpentry training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Carpentry

6–8 Weeks

Carpentry tools, measurements, joints, construction tasks and safe workshop practice.

Fitting & Turning training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Fitting & Turning

6–8 Weeks

Workshop fitting, measurement, hand tools, machine-shop foundations and safe practices.

Diesel Mechanics training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Diesel Mechanics

6–8 Weeks

Diesel engine fundamentals, components, servicing awareness, fault identification and workshop safety.

Petrol Mechanics training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Petrol Mechanics

6–8 Weeks

Petrol engine fundamentals, servicing, components, basic diagnostics and workshop safety.

Auto Electric training at Bakersfield FET College Artisan / Semi-Skilled Short Courses

Auto Electric

6–8 Weeks

Vehicle electrical fundamentals, wiring, batteries, starting/charging systems and diagnostic basics.

Health & Safety Courses

Health & Safety Courses Training

Essential workplace health, safety, emergency response and compliance-focused training options.

⏱ SHORT COURSES
OHS – Occupational Health & Safety training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

OHS – Occupational Health & Safety

Short Course

Workplace health and safety principles, hazard awareness, risk control and safe work practices.

First Aid Level 1 training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

First Aid Level 1

Short Course

Basic first aid response, emergency awareness and immediate assistance principles.

First Aid Level 2 training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

First Aid Level 2

Short Course

Intermediate first aid response and practical emergency care skills.

First Aid Level 3 training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

First Aid Level 3

Short Course

Advanced first aid response principles for workplace and emergency situations.

Basic Fire Fighting training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

Basic Fire Fighting

Short Course

Fire prevention awareness, emergency response, extinguisher use and evacuation principles.

SHE Rep training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

SHE Rep

Short Course

Workplace safety representative awareness, hazard reporting and participation in safety systems.

Dangerous Goods training at Bakersfield FET College Health & Safety Courses

Dangerous Goods

Short Course

Awareness of safe handling, storage, transport and workplace precautions for dangerous goods.

Opencast / Surface Machines

Opencast Training

Operator-focused short courses for common opencast and surface mining machines.

⏱ 2 WEEKS EACH
777 Rigid Body Dump Truck training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

777 Rigid Body Dump Truck

2 Weeks

Rigid dump truck operation, controls, loading, haul-road awareness and safe site practice.

ADT Dump Truck training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

ADT Dump Truck

2 Weeks

Articulated dump truck operation, loading, manoeuvring and safe haulage practices.

Front End Loader training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

Front End Loader

2 Weeks

Loader operation, bucket handling, stockpiling, loading and site safety.

Excavator training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

Excavator

2 Weeks

Excavator operation, digging, loading, machine checks and safe work practices.

TLB – Tractor Backhoe training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

TLB – Tractor Backhoe

2 Weeks

TLB operation, excavation, loading, backhoe functions and safe machine use.

Motor Grader training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

Motor Grader

2 Weeks

Motor grader operation, grading fundamentals, controls and surface preparation practices.

Bulldozer training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

Bulldozer

2 Weeks

Dozer operation, pushing, spreading, levelling and safe earthmoving practices.

Roller Compactor training at Bakersfield FET College Opencast / Surface Machines

Roller Compactor

2 Weeks

Compaction equipment operation, surface preparation, rolling techniques and site safety.

Training Details

About the Training

Training Focus

    Practical Applications

      Training Category

      Practical Training

      Training duration and course focus are shown for each selected option. Enrolment, scheduling, entry requirements and any applicable certification arrangements should be confirmed with Bakersfield FET College.

      YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY

      Learn Practical Skills

      Explore the training category that matches your skills-development goal.

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      Choose Your Training

      Select machine operation, underground equipment, artisan skills, health and safety, or surface machine training.

      02

      Build Practical Skills

      Work through the selected short-course focus with practical and workplace-oriented learning.

      03

      Develop Safe Work Habits

      Build awareness of equipment, tools, hazards, controls and safe working procedures relevant to the course.

      04

      Prepare for Work

      Use the training as part of your practical skills-development journey toward workplace opportunities or further training.

      Mining and construction training
      WHY TRAIN WITH US?

      Training For Real Skills

      Explore a broad range of practical training options designed around machine operation, technical skills and workplace safety.

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        Machine training options across lifting, underground and surface equipment.
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        Artisan and semi-skilled short courses covering key practical trades.
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        Health and safety courses for workplace awareness and emergency response.
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        Clear course durations: 2 weeks for machine training and 6–8 weeks for artisan/semi-skilled courses.
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        Course-by-course information so you can explore the training area that interests you.

      START YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY

      Choose a mining, construction, artisan, semi-skilled or health and safety short course and take the next step toward practical skills development.

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