Outsource Institute - RTO Provider Code: 31560

Hydraulics 3.0 is back, and we're running it in two locations this July.⚙️

Over three days you'll get hands-on with fluid power controls. Install them, repair and rectify faults, then fine-tune the system to run exactly how it should. Real gear, real workshops, real skills you can take straight back to the job.

📍 Brisbane | 12 to 14 July
📍 Mackay | 28 to 30 July

Spots are limited and they fill fast. Send us a message or click Enquire Now to lock in your place.

🎂 We're turning 28 today and we couldn't let it pass without saying something!

For 28 years, Outsource Institute has been helping everyday Australians build real skills and earn qualifications that actually open doors. From students just starting out to professionals looking to level up - we've been proud to be part of those journeys.

Thank you to every student, employer and team member who has been part of our story. You're the reason we're still here and still going strong.

Happy birthday to us! 🎉

Working in fabrication or welding and thinking about what’s next?

There’s a clear pathway to build on your trade skills and move towards supervision:

→ Certificate III Engineering – Fabrication Trade
→ Certificate IV Engineering – Welding
→ Welding Supervision

It’s a step from doing the work to having more input into how it’s done — from quality to coordination.

If you’re looking to step up, or you’re building capability in your team, get in touch.

This is what real training looks like 🔧

Alex completing MEM05090 – manual metal arc welding as part of his Boilermaking trade.

Delivered in the workshop, with support from a trainer who’s come directly from industry.

At Outsource Institute, we keep training practical:
✔ Real workplace environments
✔ Real equipment and job conditions
✔ Trainers with genuine industry experience

Because learners shouldn’t just complete units — they should leave with skills they can confidently take back onto site.

Nice work Alex 👊

Hospitals, bridges, power stations and manufacturing plants don’t just “appear”.
They’re built by skilled people - and that workforce doesn’t maintain itself.

Our Director, Carl Spruce, has shared his thoughts on what the latest Federal Budget means for:

✅ apprenticeships
✅ vocational training
✅ employer incentives
✅ Australia’s long‑term skills capability

There are positives, but also some hard truths about where we’re falling short.

Read the full blog here 👉 https://outsourceinstitute.edu.au/the-skills-australia-needs-dont-build-themselves/

Real skills deserve real recognition. ✅

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can be a great way to turn real workplace experience into a qualification - but only when it’s done properly.

Quality RPL is a structured process. It involves:
- Clear guidance and support
- Collecting real evidence of skills
- Proper assessment against qualification requirements

At Outsource Institute, we support Real Skills Deserve Real Recognition and are committed to delivering genuine, evidence‑based RPL that stands up, now and into the future.

If you’re considering RPL, choose a provider that does it properly and takes the time to assess your real skills.

🔗 yourcareer.gov.au/VETIntegrity

🔧 Hydraulics 2.0 is coming to Perth!

Join us in Kewdale this June for Hydraulics 2.0, a hands‑on course built for tradespeople who work with hydraulic systems every day.

You’ll build practical skills in:
✅ Preventative maintenance
✅ Fault‑finding and repairs
✅ Re‑commissioning hydraulic systems

The course combines straight‑up classroom learning with plenty of practical time on our purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art hydraulic training rigs — no fluff, just skills you can use back on the job.

📅 9–11 June
📍 Kewdale, Perth

Spots are limited. Get in touch if you’d like course details or want to lock in a place.

Short courses. Real skills. 🎓

Want to upskill without committing to a long course? Our micro‑credentials are designed to build practical, industry‑ready skills — one skill at a time.

Learn fast. Apply it straight away.
From PLC Programming and Hydraulics to Industry 4.0, these short courses are built for real workplaces and real outcomes.

✔ No entry requirements
✔ Start when it suits you
✔ Earn a shareable certificate

Check out our available micro‑credentials and find your next skill upgrade 👇

Recent insights from the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) confirm what we’re seeing across the automotive industry — skills shortages remain a major challenge, while technology and training needs continue to evolve.

With more businesses moving into EVs, advanced diagnostics and electrical systems, apprentices need practical, hands‑on training that keeps pace with industry demand.

At Outsource, we’re proud to support employers and apprentices by delivering nationally recognised automotive qualifications, including:

🔧 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
🔧 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
🔧 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
🔧 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Because future‑ready skills are built on the tools, in the workshop, with the right training support.