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Skid Steer Ticket cost: course providers compared

We compared 8 skid steer ticket providers. Published prices run $500 to $1,800, 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$550
    Duration
    Online theory plus 1 day practical
    Delivery
    blended
    Where
    Mackay QLD, Gladstone QLD, Gold Coast QLD, Townsville QLD, Perth WA, Bunbury WA, Kalgoorlie WA, Newman WA
    RTO
    32381

    Price varies by session location. Session fees read on the page: Mackay, Gladstone and Gold Coast $550; Townsville $600; Perth, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie $650; Newman $835. Fees are read from the session table, so confirm at booking.

  • Saferight Training Academy$650
    Duration
    1 day
    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. A skid steer plus front end loader combo is also sold ($1,250 sale price, $1,350 standard at the time we read it).

  • Master Builders Association of WASee site
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Geraldton WA

    Course is delivered by MBAWA nominated training providers, and the issuing RTO is named on enquiry. MBAWA itself is RTO 5101 per the page footer, but the delivering RTO is not stated, so no RTO number is shown. No price on the page. Needs a white card. Contact the local office for dates.

  • North Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    5 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Broome WA, Derby WA, Roebourne WA
    RTO
    52788

    Skills Ready low-fee skill set for eligible WA residents. Estimated fee on the Broome page: general $169.16 total ($110.16 tuition plus $59.00 resource), concession $91.64. Not counted as a headline price because eligibility rules apply. Sessions: Broome 19 to 23 October 2026, Roebourne 20 to 23 October, Derby 7 to 11 December.

Queensland (4)

  • 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.

  • Civil Safety$550
    Duration
    Online theory plus 1 day practical
    Delivery
    blended
    Where
    Mackay QLD, Gladstone QLD, Gold Coast QLD, Townsville QLD, Perth WA, Bunbury WA, Kalgoorlie WA, Newman WA
    RTO
    32381

    Price varies by session location. Session fees read on the page: Mackay, Gladstone and Gold Coast $550; Townsville $600; Perth, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie $650; Newman $835. Fees are read from the session table, so confirm at booking.

  • TAFE Queensland$700
    Duration
    Up to 2 days (8am to 4pm)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Cairns QLD, Townsville QLD (Bohle)
    RTO
    0275

    Full fee $700.

  • Australian Operator Training$1,500
    Duration
    2 days (07:30 to 15:30)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Emerald QLD
    RTO
    41351

    Advertised price $1,500. Primary site is Emerald, with training delivered throughout Queensland. Minimum age 16. Lists the previous code RIIMPO318F.

Northern Territory (1)

  • CfAT Training$1,800
    Duration
    3 days (about 7 hours each day)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Alice Springs NT
    RTO
    0857

    Advertised price $1,800 including a $29 non-refundable admin fee. Page says the certification has no standard expiry, though refresher or VOC assessments may be required by industry or employer.

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