All courses
Build your future in Queensland’s waste and recycling sector
WRAQ offers two pathways: industry-endorsed online micro-credentials for workers, job seekers, and teams who need a practical baseline fast; and nationally accredited qualifications for those seeking formal recognition and deeper capability.
In-person delivery
Accredited courses
Nationally accredited qualifications and units of competency, delivered by WRAQ in partnership with a registered training organisation (RTO). Suited to workers and organisations seeking formal recognition.
Asbestos Training
Nationally accredited · RTO #45600
Practical asbestos awareness for waste and recycling operators. Identify risks, meet obligations, and act with confidence on site.
Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI31222
The industry apprenticeship for waste vehicle drivers. Endorsed by federal and state governments.
Heavy Vehicle Driver – Verification of Competency
VOC
Assessment ensuring drivers can demonstrate competency to the required standard across front-lift, rear-lift, hook truck, and side-lift vehicles.
Administer a Fatigue Risk Management System
TLIF0006
For schedulers and supervisors managing fatigue risk in waste transport. Required under NHVR Fatigue Management Accreditation.
Apply a Fatigue Risk Management System
TLIF0005
For drivers operating under NHVR Fatigue Management Accreditation. Covers risk strategies, safe operations, and legal compliance.
Ensure the Safety of Transport Activities
TLIF0009 – Chain of Responsibility
Skills and knowledge to ensure the safety of transport activities under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
Online short courses
Micro-credentials
Industry-endorsed online courses that can be completed at your own pace. Each takes around 3 hours and results in a digital certificate. Suited to individuals and teams who need a practical, consistent baseline.
Introduction to Waste & Recycling
Course #2310
How the QLD sector works, the regulatory environment, and your environmental responsibilities. Perfect starting point for anyone new to the industry.
Waste & Recycling Green Card
Course #2309
Industry-endorsed safety induction – the baseline you need before setting foot on a waste or recycling site. Relevant across roles and sectors.
Transport
Driver Training
Course #2308
Safe waste transport, compliance obligations, and essential logistics knowledge for drivers and anyone in the supply chain.
Sustainability
Circular Economy Training
Course #2310
A practical course on applying circular economy principles in business and operations. Relevant to councils, operators and organisations looking to improve resource efficiency and sustainability outcomes.
Training that reflects how this industry actually works
Queensland-specific
Content reflects the local operating environment, regulatory context, and industry expectations on the ground.
Designed by industry, for industry
Built by operators who understand what’s actually needed – not adapted from generic national programs.
For individuals and teams
Whether you’re upskilling one person or building a consistent baseline across a large workforce, WRAQ courses work at every scale.
Not sure where to start?
We’re here to help
Contact the WRAQ team
We’ll point you in the right direction for your role or organisation.
