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Front End Loader Ticket cost: course providers compared

We compared 7 loader ticket providers. Published prices run $500 to $2,600, taken from each provider's own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

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Western Australia (4)

  • Civil Safety$650
    Duration
    Online theory plus 1 day practical
    Delivery
    blended
    Where
    Perth WA, Kalgoorlie WA, Townsville QLD
    RTO
    32381

    Every upcoming session we read was $650, in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Townsville. Fees are read from the session table, so confirm at booking.

  • Saferight Training Academy$650
    Duration
    1 day (7:30am to 3:30pm)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Midland WA
    RTO
    5722

    Advertised sale price $650 (standard $700). Page says CTF funding applies to eligible WA workers. Minimum age 18. Combo with skid steer sold at $1,250 sale price ($1,350 standard) when we read it.

  • Central Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    4 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Northam WA
    RTO
    52789

    Low-fee skill set. Fee table on the page shows general $74.31 total ($64.80 tuition plus $9.51 resource) and concession $28.71. Not counted as a headline price because eligibility rules apply. Available all year round at Northam, with no entry requirements stated on the page.

  • North Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    4 day skill set (Broome session 9 to 13 November 2026)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Broome WA
    RTO
    52788

    Skills Ready low-fee skill set for eligible WA residents. Estimated fee: general $98.80 total ($64.80 tuition plus $34.00 resource), concession $53.20. Not counted as a headline price because eligibility rules apply.

Queensland (3)

  • Coal Train Australia$500
    Duration
    2 days plus log book if required
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Yeppoon QLD
    RTO
    32507

    Advertised price $500. Page says the course is fully funded under the Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) program for eligible people. The page URL contains a typo (oaperations) but loads. Minimum age 17.

  • Civil Safety$650
    Duration
    Online theory plus 1 day practical
    Delivery
    blended
    Where
    Perth WA, Kalgoorlie WA, Townsville QLD
    RTO
    32381

    Every upcoming session we read was $650, in Perth, Kalgoorlie and Townsville. Fees are read from the session table, so confirm at booking.

  • TAFE Queensland$700
    Duration
    2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Townsville QLD (Bohle), Cairns QLD
    RTO
    0275

    Full fee $700. Townsville sessions 8am to 4pm and Cairns 7am to 3pm.

Northern Territory (1)

  • CfAT Training$2,600
    Duration
    5 days (about 7 hours each day)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Alice Springs NT
    RTO
    0857

    Advertised price $2,600 including a $29 non-refundable admin fee. Page points to a government subsidy eligibility check.

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