Changes to Australian legislation required workers in the excavation industry to upgrade their crane licences by August 2025 in order to remain compliant. For many operators across Western Australia, this meant obtaining updated qualifications within a relatively short timeframe to ensure projects could continue without disruption.
High Risk Training Academy (HRTA) was well positioned to support the industry through this transition. As a member of the Civil Contractors Federation of Western Australia (CCF WA) – the peak body representing the state’s civil and excavation sector – HRTA had been endorsed as a preferred Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and featured in a CCF WA industry newsletter.
The client, a major civil contractor, became aware of HRTA through CCF WA. With the August 2025 legislative deadline approaching, they engaged HRTA six months in advance to ensure their workforce could obtain the required crane qualifications on time.
HRTA worked closely with the client to understand their workforce needs and timelines. Given that the company operated across multiple sites throughout WA, flexibility and mobility were essential.
HRTA delivered training across numerous locations travelling north, south and to regional areas where required – ensuring workers could access training without needing to leave their project sites. Courses were tailored to suit the client’s operations, with training conducted using the company’s own machinery wherever possible. This allowed operators to gain practical experience on the equipment they use every day.
Importantly, the program was also extended to subcontractors and smaller businesses working alongside the major civil contractors. By accommodating these smaller operators, HRTA helped ensure they could maintain their qualifications and continue working with larger organisations across the sector.
HRTA supported a range of civil companies through the process, including major contractors such as Tracc Civil and RJV.
Through early planning and flexible delivery, HRTA helped operators across the excavation industry upgrade their qualifications ahead of the legislative deadline. This ensured companies remained compliant and able to continue delivering projects without disruption.
Subcontractors were also able to maintain their eligibility to work on major civil sites, supporting continuity across the broader industry.
This case study demonstrates HRTA’s role as a trusted training provider within WA’s civil construction sector, with positive feedback received from participating companies and industry representatives.
