WesTrac Institute

WesTrac Institute has been developed to provide CONTACT

training & skills development to people working in the
For details on training for your apprentices, or
heavy equipment industry.
engaging your staff in one of the many Institute
training programs;
Located in two of the world’s largest caterpillar dealer
facilities, the Institute introduces students to the very WesTrac Institute
latest in CAT equipment management. Guildford Campus
128 Great Eastern Hwy
South Guildford WA 6055
Programs provide the benefits of; P: 08 9377 8888
E: InstituteWA@westrac.com.au

Newcastle Campus
+ CAT specific training material
1 Westrac Drive
Tomago NSW 2322
+ CAT Machines, tooling and equipment P: 02 49 645238
used in training E: InstituteNSWACT@westrac.com.au

+ Students are exposed to CAT systems

& processes

+ Small class sizes

+ Schedule 12 months in advance

 WesTrac Institute
AP PR ENTI C ES H I P
WesTrac is one of the largest employers of apprentices
in Australia & has a nationally accredited program
tailored to the needs of apprentices in the CAT working
environment.
P O ST TR A DE
Post trade training is a major area of training at WesTrac
Institute. WesTrac is very focussed on ensuring its staff
& the staff of its customers are ahead of the game
in regard to new developments in equipment. The
increase in the use of equipment management solutions
& changes emanating from technical advances require
WesTrac to provide training on these changes.
Programs include;
+ Engines (basic - advanced) + ET
+ Hydraulics (basic - advanced) + SIS
+ Electrical (basic - advanced) + VIMS productivity can increase profits by between 15% -
+ MDG15 + Jacking & Blocking
+ Reusability Training + Specific Machines
The overall number of programs is extensive, with new
programs being regularly developed to meet staff &
customer needs.
S AF E T Y
Safety Training provided by external agencies is
managed through the Institute, with programs
including Working at Heights; Elevated Work Platform;
First Aid; Basic dogging and rigging.
WesTrac is very committed in providing a safe
workplace & a safety culture among its workforce.
OP E RAT OR T RAINING
Provision of quality operator training is essential in
assisting the customer achieve the most successful
outcome from their latest investment. CAT engineers
work tirelessly to provide for increased efficiency in
its machines, but poor operating practices can reduce
productivity as opposed to the intended increase. A
small increase in operator productivity can increase
profits by 3 to 4 times. Therefore a 5% increase in
20%.
WesTrac Institute Operator trainers are experts
in their field & provide this valuable service to
customers.