Container Side Lifter Training
Nationwide Training delivers Container Side Lifter Training in Perth and across Western Australia, designed for operators who need to safely load, transport and unload shipping containers using a side loader.
Training is delivered onsite at your workplace by experienced industry trainers, allowing participants to work with the equipment they use in real job conditions.
Container Side Lifter Training - Duration & Fees
Duration - 1-day training for experienced operators or 2-day training for beginners. (full 8hr days)
Course Times: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm (approx.)
Location: Onsite Perth Metro Area
- 1-Day onsite training for experienced operators; maximum of 4 learners for $2,000 GST FREE
- 2-Days onsite training for beginner or inexperienced operators; maximum of 8 learners for $4,000 GST FREE
This training course is delivered at your workplace, allowing participants to operate the actual side-lifter equipment used in their job role.
Please contact us for regional training quotes
Call: 08 9445 7766
Email: info@nationwidetraining.com.au
Container Side Lifter Training Course Benefits
Our side lifter operator training course is suitable for both beginners and experienced operators.
Key benefits and course content include:
- Safely operate a container side lifter by planning, preparing, positioning, lifting, and completing shutdown/post-operational checks in line with workplace procedures.
- Perform side-lifter operations under routine workplace conditions using the provided equipment and documentation.
- Apply safe working practices, risk management, and communication skills to ensure compliance with WHS and transport regulations.
- Complete all side lifter tasks within typical operational timeframes, ensuring efficiency while maintaining safety and accuracy.
Course Requirements
Learners must:
- Be experienced at using a container side lifter in a work context if attending an experienced 1-day course.
- Complete a thorough pre-reading of the Nationwide Training Container Side Lifter Workbook before attending.
- Be able to read, write, and understand English.
- Wear safety boots & Hi-Viz.
- Have suitable gloves and a hard hat.
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Please visit: www.usi.gov.au.
Contact our office for more information.
Course Content
- Pre-operational checks of the container side lifter and associated equipment
- Ensure a safe worksite prior to lifting operations
- Load a container from the ground onto a side lifter vehicle
- Safely unload a container from a side lifter vehicle
- Transfer a loaded container safely between vehicles
Structure & Delivery
- Theory presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical familiarisation
- Practical assessment
This course is delivered face-to-face, with practical assessment in a working transport yard.
On Successful Completion
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment issued by Nationwide Training:
TLID0017 Operate Container Side Lifter