Lomond Plant
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Lomond Operator Academy

Build a Career in Plant Operation

No experience needed. We select for attitude, train you properly, pay you from day one and back you all the way to qualified plant operator.

Paid training Recognised qualifications Real plant Real career progression

One login — the Academy takes you to the right place

Your Journey

From Applicant to Competent Operator

A structured, paid pathway. Every stage assessed, evidenced and signed off.

01

APPLY

Register your interest and tell us about yourself.

APPLY — Lomond Operator Academy
02

ASSESS

Online aptitude assessment, simulator session and assessment day.

ASSESS — Lomond Operator Academy

Simulator Aptitude & Control Assessment

03

TRAIN

Paid 10-day Lomond Operator Training Camp.

TRAIN — Lomond Operator Academy
04

QUALIFY

2-week external 360 excavator course and assessment.

QUALIFY — Lomond Operator Academy
05

DEVELOP

Paid live site work as a Development Operator.

DEVELOP — Lomond Operator Academy
06

PROGRESS

Build seat hours towards Lomond Competent Operator.

PROGRESS — Lomond Operator Academy
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You're building a career,

not just getting a ticket

Why Lomond

Selected. Trained. Qualified. Developed.

No experience required

We assess aptitude, attitude and safety mindset — not what you already know.

Paid from day one

Trainee Plant Operator wage from your first day of the Training Camp.

Real machines, real sites

Lomond's own fleet, instructors and live civil engineering work.

52 weeks of structured development

Funding-backed action plans and evidence from start to Competent Operator.