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Steelhaven Skills Centre provides a range of training services to meet the needs of the BlueScope Steel Limited Port Kembla operations. These services include:

OHS and Trades training programs. OHS training includes the BlueScope Steel General Safety Induction as well as a range of WorkCover and other safety training courses. 

Trades training includes full time off-the-job TAFE accredited training for first and fourth year electrical and mechanical apprentices as well as a range of short course
options targeted at engineering tradespeople. 

Click on the links below for further information about specific courses.

OHS

TRADES

WORKCOVER TRAINING

CONFINED SPACES TRAINING

BLUESCOPE STEEL TRAINING

BLUESCOPE STEEL GENERAL SAFETY INDUCTION DAY

 

FULL TIME COURSES
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician 
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade  

ADVANCED APPRENTICE TRAINING (Electrical) 

  • AC & DC Fault Finding Techniques 
  • AC Squirrel Cage Motor Control
  • Advanced PLCs
  • DC Motors and Control
  • Electrical Power System Isolate and Prove Dead
  • Electromagnetic Brakes
  • Sequencing PLCs
  • Variable Speed AC/DC Drives
  • Variable Speed DC Drive Converter
  • Variable Speed DC Drive Regulator
  • Variable Speed Drives AC Inverter 

ELECTRICAL TRADES TRAINING 

  • Electrical Awareness
  • Electrical Safety Refresher
  • Electrical Verification Training
  • Electromagnetic Brakes
  • GEM 80 Programmable Logic Controller
  • High Voltage Earthing Officer
  • High Voltage Refresher
  • High Voltage Recipient
  • Switch Room Access
  • Toshiba Leopack Converter
  • Toshiba V Series PLC

MECHANICAL TRADES TRAINING

  • Coupling Alignment
  • Manual Metal Arc Welding
  • Manual Thermal Cutting
  • Manual Thermal Cutting for non trades  

INSTRUMENTATION TRAINING

  • Introduction to Instruments
For further information about OHS training please contact.
Phone: 02 4275 3734 
Fax: 02 4275 3732 
Email: steelhaven.training@ballarat.edu.au
For further information about Trades training please contact us.
Phone: 02 4275 3787
Fax: 02 4275 3732 
Email: steelhaven.training@ballarat.edu.au

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2009 OHS Training Calendar - Scheduled Courses - July to December 
(download the OHS Training Calendar - doc)

WorkCover Training

Courses will be subject to a review one week prior to the scheduled course date.
Courses without sufficient numbers to meet the minimum required will not be conducted

Download Enrolment Form (doc)

  Course Name

Minimum Numbers

Course
Duration

Course Fees
(GST Inclusive)

 Scheduled Course Dates 

OHS Consultation Training (OHS Workplace Committee/Representatives)
This course is designed for OHS Committee Members and OHS Representatives. Participants will become familiar with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply the principals of workplace OHS consultation as an integral part of an effective OHS Management System (OHSMS). The course should also assist in the development of appropriate attitudes so OHS Committee Members and OHS Representatives may effectively carry out their functions under OHS Legislation.

16

4 Days

$750

Aug - 17, 18, 24 & 25
Oct - 13, 14, 20 & 21
Nov - 30 , Dec - 1, 7 & 8
General OHS Induction for Construction Work in NSW
This course is aimed at all new workers carrying out construction work, including: self-employed persons; labourers; apprentices; trainees; trades-persons; supervisors and project managers.

16

6 Hours

$170

Jul - 16
Aug - 20
Sep - 25
Oct - 6
Nov - 23
Dec - 9
Elevated Work Platforms (Yellow Card)
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform work with Boom, Scissor or Vertical type Elevating Working Platforms where the platform of boom units is less than 11 metres height or reach. As scissors and vertical lifts do not alter a centre of gravity, the 11 metre cut off does not apply. Additional resources provided for national accreditation (above 11 metres).

6

 1 Day

$350

Jul – 15
Nov – 10
Crane Bridge & Gantry Cabin Control – Training ONLY
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform material movements and transfer of loads using a Bridge and Gantry Crane.
Note: Training does not include assessment.

6

2 Days

$600

Aug - 10 & 11
Nov - 3 & 4
Forklift Operation (L.F.) – Training ONLY
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform work with Forklift Trucks.
Note: Training does not include assessment.

6

2 Days

$650

Jul - 15 & 16
Nov - 17 & 18
Dogging
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform Dogging work with loads handles by power cranes.
Note: Training does not include full assessment. Day 6 - Partial assessment (practical completed at an additional cost for crane hire)

8

6 Days

$1,500

Jul - 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug - 3 & 10 Jul – 22, 29, Aug – 5, 12, 19 & 26 Sept - 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct - 1 & 8 Sept – 25, Oct - 2, 8, 16, 23 & 30
Rigging – Training ONLY
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who perform rigging work with loads handled by power cranes or in the erection of structural steelwork. Pre-requisite: Dogging
Note: Training does not include assessment.

8

4 Days

$1,200

Oct – 30, Nov – 5, 13 & 20
Skid Steer Loader – Training ONLY
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform work with Front End Loaders of the Skid Steer type.
Note: Training does not include assessment.

6

2 Days

$650

Oct - 20 & 21
Additional WorkCover Training Available
(Training Dates Scheduled upon Demand)
  • OHS Risk Management for Supervisors & Managers

Confined Spaces Training

Courses will be subject to a review one week prior to the scheduled course date.
Courses that do not reach minimum numbers will not be conducted.

  Course Name

Minimum Numbers

Course
Duration

Course Fees
(GST Inclusive)

 Scheduled Course Dates 

Confined Space Awareness Training
It is intended that the above training be provided to meet the needs of any employees who perform work in or on confined spaces
12 Half Day $120 Jul - 8
Aug - 5
Sep - 15
Oct - 12
Nov - 12
Dec - 3
3 Day Standby Person Training (Safe Working in a Confined Space)
This course is designed for Employees who may be responsible for, or who perform work in confined spaces. The aim of this course is to train participants in the requirements of the NSW OH&S Regulations 2001 (Safe Working in a Confined Space) to enable them to work safely in confined spaces as recognised competent persons.
8 3 Days  $800 Jul - 20, 21 & 22
Aug - 19, 20 & 21
Sep - 1, 2 & 3
Oct - 6, 7 & 8
Nov - 18, 19 & 20
Dec - 1, 2 & 3 
Standby Person Re Assessment Training
This course is designed for any employee who has been previously trained to competent person standard and who may work, or is working in confined spaces. The aim of this course is to refresh previously trained persons in the requirements of the NSW OH&S Regulations 2001 (Safe Working in a Confined Space) to ensure their skills are maintained.
6 1 Day $300 Jul - 27
Aug - 4 & 28
Sep - 18
Oct – 8, 21
Nov - 26
Dec - 14
Additional OHS Training Available
(Training Dates Scheduled upon Demand)
  • OHS Consultation Refresher Training
  • Employee OHS Awareness Training

BlueScope Steel Training

Courses will be subject to a review one week prior to the scheduled course date.
Courses without sufficient numbers to meet the minimum required will not be conducted

  Course Name

Minimum Numbers

Course
Duration

Course Fees
(GST Inclusive)

 Scheduled Course Dates 

Authority to Work Training (ATW)
This course details the ATW System on the BlueScope Steel Site, the responsibilities associated with the ATW System, and the procedures to be followed in its application.
12 Half Day $120 Jul - 10
Aug - 11
Sep - 2
Oct - 7
Nov - 2
Dec - 8
Isolation Locks 2 Training
This course details the requirements of the BlueScope Steel Plant & Equipment Isolation Principles and Practices. 
12 Half Day $120 Jul - 14
Aug - 13
Sep - 10
Oct - 13
Nov - 26
Dec - 15
Crane Bridge & Gantry Remote Control
This course aims to meet the needs of any employees who may be responsible for, or who perform material movements and transfer of loads using a Pendant or Remote operation Bridge and Gantry crane.
6 1 Day $300 Jul - 16
Aug - 27
Sep - 23
Oct - 29
Nov - 26
Dec - 14
Additional Training Available
(Training dates scheduled upon demand)
  • Authority to Work Refresher Training
  • BSL Safety Refresher Training Day
  • Confined Space Awareness for Managers & Supervisors
  • Forklift Refresher Training
  • Harness Training
  • Isolation Locks Refresher Training
  • Job Safety Management for Supervisors
  • Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Gas Awareness
  • Incident Investigation Training
  • TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Skill sets in the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package:

  • Enterprise Trainer
  • Enterprise Trainer and Assessor
  • Assessor

BlueScope Steel General Safety Induction Day

Modules Full Day Induction – 4 Modules

Duration

Course Fees
(GST Inclusive)

1 General Induction Level I
(General Safety Induction)
For ALL BlueScope Steel Employees & Contractors 7.30am – 10.00am
 (2 ½ Hours)
$80
2 Road & Rail Induction For ANY person required to drive a vehicle on the BlueScope Steel Site 10.15am – 11.45am
(1½ Hours)
$60
3 General Induction Level II
(Safety Systems: ATW & JSEA, Working at Heights & Below)
For ANY BlueScope Steel Employee or Contractor performing operational or maintenance work 12.15pm – 1.45pm
(1½ Hours)
$50
4 Isolation Locks 1 For ANY BlueScope Steel Employee or Contractor working under isolation 2.00pm – 4.00pm
(2 Hours)
$50

All course materials are provided for the training. Lunch is only provided for participants attending both morning & afternoon modules.

The BlueScope Steel General Safety Induction Day is conducted every Tuesday and Thursday (excluding Public Holidays).
Additional courses are scheduled as required. Please contact our office on 4275 3734 for further information & induction enrolments.

 July

 2, 7, 9,14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

 October

 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

 August

 4, 6,11,13,18, 20, 25, 27

 November

 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26

 September

 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29

 December

 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17

 

The following charges apply for BlueScope Steel Passports

New Passport – trained by trainers external to Steelhaven Skills Centre $20.00
Replacement Passport –   lost or destroyed   $50.00
Replacement Passport –   full/complete book or work worn (old passport sighted as evidence)  $20.00
Replacement Registration Number – only given when induction is valid (application required)  $00.00

 For further course information or consultation regarding your

On Site Training requirements, please contact our office on 4275 3734

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