You'll need to provide 100 points of identification (e.g. a valid Passport, Driver's Licence, or Medicare Card) and your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you don't have a USI, you can create one for free at usi.gov.au before your course date. You must also wear closed-in shoes — steel cap boots are recommended but not mandatory. We'll take care of the rest.

Upon successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This entitles you to apply for your High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) through WorkSafe QLD. Your Statement of Attainment is recognised across all Australian states and territories.

Most of our popular courses — including Forklift and EWP — run over 2 days. Reach Stacker is 3–4 days, Dogging is 5 days, and Crane courses range from 2–5 days depending on the class. Once you've successfully completed your assessment, we process your paperwork and you can apply for your High Risk Work Licence straight away.

No prior experience is required for our Forklift, EWP, Reach Stacker, or Dogging courses. You just need to be at least 18 years old with a basic level of English literacy and numeracy. Some courses do have prerequisites — for example, Rigging requires a current Dogging licence, and most Slewing Mobile Crane courses require a Dogging licence. We'll confirm the requirements when you enquire or book.

Yes — we offer on-site training and assessment for businesses across Townsville and North Queensland. Your team trains on the actual equipment and in the environment they work in every day, which means less downtime and more relevant, practical learning. We handle all compliance paperwork and can accommodate groups of any size with tiered pricing. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

We're a locally owned Townsville family business, and we built ATA specifically to modernise high-risk training in North Queensland. Our focus is on competence, not just compliance — that means maximising your "stick time" on the machines, 100% face-to-face delivery (no online shortcuts), and training led by a highly experienced, WorkSafe QLD-accredited trainer who understands real site conditions. When you leave our course, you're genuinely site-ready.