Stark Institute · RTO 45180 · QLD and VIC
Get skilled. Get on site.
Civil plant and site safety short courses, nationally recognised qualifications and RPL. Pick a course, pick a date and enrol online.
Next intakes
- RTO 45180
- Practical on real plant
- Intakes every fortnight
- Individuals and crews
Our courses
Combos bundle the units employers ask for, at a lower price than booking them one by one. Every unit is listed by its national code.
Short courses
Nationally recognised qualifications
Certificate II to Advanced Diploma in building and construction, business, community services and security.
Certificate III in Carpentry
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Certificate III in Business
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Diploma of Business
Diploma of Project Management
Diploma of Community Services
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Certificate II in Security Operations
Certificate III in Security Operations
Next intakes
Every row is a real seat on a real date. Book the one that suits you, or ask about a group date for your crew.
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Industry & Regulatory Updates
Selected updates from official training and safety authorities.
- Serious crane incident prompts powerline warning
- Verifying employee qualifications
- Public consultation now open for Quality Indicator surveys
- Prefabricated concrete elements falling during transport
- Use of power tools on asbestos
- Data Provision Requirements amendments
Headlines, dates and links come straight from each authority. A selection only, not every regulatory change. Checked weekly. Last checked 9 Nov 2026. RSS feed
Recognition of prior learning
Already doing the work? Get the qualification.
If you’ve been working in civil, plant or construction, your experience can count towards a full qualification. You show evidence of what you already do, and a qualified assessor checks it.
- Apply online. Pick your qualification and tell us about your work. Five minutes, no payment.
- We check you’re eligible. Within 2 business days we confirm the qualification, the price and what evidence you’ll need.
- Pay and send your evidence. Your invoice comes with the price agreed up front. Then an assessor works through your evidence with you.
For employers and labour hire
Train your crew on the dates that suit you.
- Group enquiry: tell us the course, the date and how many people, and we call you to set it up
- Group dates on request, at our site or yours
- RPL for experienced operators who need the paperwork
- One contact for every booking and certificate
Book your seat
Four quick steps. Send your booking request and our course advisor will confirm your seat.
Questions
Is this an excavator licence?
No. In Victoria you don’t need a licence to operate an excavator or skid steer. You get a nationally recognised statement of attainment for each unit you complete, which is what employers and site inductions ask for.
What’s a USI and do I need one?
A Unique Student Identifier is your national training record number. Every student needs one before we can issue a certificate. It’s free and takes five minutes at usi.gov.au.
How do I pay?
If you’re paying yourself, you pay by card on a secure Stripe page as soon as you book, and Stripe emails your receipt. If your employer is paying, we email them a Stripe invoice they can pay by card or bank transfer, and your seat is held for 3 days.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Choose “My employer” in step 3 and we invoice the company directly. For four or more seats, call us about a group date.
Can I get RPL instead of doing the course?
If you already do this work, RPL may get you a full qualification without sitting through the training. Apply through the RPL option above. There’s no payment until we’ve checked you’re eligible and agreed the price.