Specialised, current, industry relevant training

About CEPUTEC

CEPUTEC commenced operation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 4612) in June 1997 at PICAC’s Brunswick campus.

CEPUTEC was created by the Plumbing and Pipe Trades Employees Union (PPTEU) to ensure that high-quality, industry relevant training in safety, plant and welding would be available to their members.

CEPUTEC training is now available to anyone wanting to undertake high-quality training in first-aid, OHS/WHS, plant and equipment or welding at PICAC campuses, onsite and remotely (online).

PICAC facilitates high-quality, industry-led training primarily for the plumbing, fire protection and mechanical services industries. PICAC operates state-of-the-art training centres in Brunswick, Geelong and Narre Warren (VIC), Beenleigh (QLD), and Glenwood (NSW).

CEPUTEC has regular training scheduled at each of the PICAC campuses and also offers flexible training options such as onsite and remote (online) delivery.

Meet your Trainers

Bob Hutton (VIC)

For over 35 years Bob has been involved in the health and safety industry in regulatory, training and, consulting roles. He has completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety. At CEPUTEC, Bob specialises in teaching working safely at heights, on roofs and in confined spaces along with first aid and CPR. Bob also instructs the Certificate IV and Diploma of Work Health and Safety courses.

Mick Douglas (VIC)

Mick joined CEPUTEC in 2013 following a long career in the plumbing industry where he ran his own business, before becoming a Union Rep and taking on the role of OHS Representative and First Aid Officer at various construction sites across Melbourne. Mick has completed the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety. At CEPUTEC, Mick specialises in the delivery of plant and equipment, construction induction and the HSR 5 day course. Mick is a WorkSafe approved HRW Trainer and Assessor and his skills and experience allow him to provide invaluable and in-depth knowledge to students about the skills and requirements of working in this area.

Tom Niesler (QLD)

Tom became a trainer and assessor in 2010 after a career in rigging, including high risk work and as a steel fabricator and crane operator. In 2013, Tom moved into training and assessing full time and became an accredited Work Health and Safety QLD assessor. Tom has completed his Certificate III in Civil, Dogging, Rigging and Scaffolding along with the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and, Work Health and Safety. At CEPUTEC, Tom specialises in the areas of plant and equipment (scissor lift, boom lift and forklift), work safely at heights, on roofs and in confined spaces, first aid and construction induction.

CEPUTEC also utilises the services of several specialised sessional trainers across our campuses.