Learn how RIICCM202E training helps prevent underground service strikes. Explore BYDA, safety obligations, real incidents, and government contacts. Excavation and construction work often expose workers to hidden risks. Underground utilities — electricity, gas, water, telecommunications — must be correctly identified and protected before work begins. Damaging these services can cause severe injury, fatalities, costly repairs, community disruption, and legal penalties. The nationally recognised competency RIICCM202E – Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services provides the knowledge and skills to manage these risks effectively. This blog explores the unit, recent real-world incidents, and government guidance on safe excavation.

Falls from height remain a leading cause of workplace fatalities in Australia, especially in construction. This article highlights recent NSW incidents, national data, and regulatory crackdowns, showing why height safety remains critical. It also outlines best practice controls, from eliminating risks to using PPE, and stresses the importance of regular inspections and refresher training. Pipeline Training Australia delivers the nationally recognised RIIWHS204E – Work Safely at Heights course, equipping workers with the skills to identify hazards, install fall protection systems, and perform tasks safely at height.

Accredited UEEEL0078 training to install and commission electricity meters. Includes CPR and LV Rescue. Monthly courses. Book employer group enrolments now.

Accredited Level 2 ASP Metering course including CPR, LV Rescue, and UEEEL0078. Monthly sessions in Sydney. Book employer group enrolments today.

Discover essential information about the NSW ASP scheme, levels, classes, application process, and registration requirements for connecting properties to the electricity network.

In Sydney, female forklift operators are challenging outdated stereotypes. Their presence on worksites not only addresses skill shortages but also brings fresh perspectives to efficiency and workplace culture. Many employers now see the value in actively encouraging women to apply for roles that were once considered “off-limits.” (ABC News: Fletcher Yeung)

In today’s construction industry, having a nationally recognised licence or ticket is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a career investment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to formalise years of experience, holding the right accreditation can make a real difference to your earnings, job security, and opportunities.

Working at heights is hazardous workplace activity. A Permit to Work is now widely recognised as best practice in construction, mining, infrastructure, and maintenance.

Are you looking to become a certified forklift operator? The "Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck (TLILIC0003)" is the essential qualification for anyone planning to operate a forklift in Australia. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the course structure to exam preparation, helping you achieve your forklift license successfully.

Learn why forklift safety matters in 2025. Understand TLILIC0003 licensing, SafeWork NSW regulations, and recent incidents highlighting high-risk forklift operations.

In industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics, certain tasks involve inherent risks that demand specialised skills and knowledge to mitigate. To address this, New South Wales (NSW) requires individuals operating machinery, erecting scaffolding, or performing dogging or rigging work to hold a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL). Here's why maintaining a valid HRWL is paramount for safety and legal compliance in NSW.

"Many employers treat confined space training as a paperwork exercise—until an accident happens. That’s when they realize it’s a matter of life and death." — Mark Morey, Secretary, Unions NSW *(Interview with *Sydney Morning Herald**, March 2024)*