Practical, accredited training tailored for independent businesses
We have partnered with William Angliss Institute and Timber Training Creswick to provide specialised industry training. Whether you’re in grocery, liquor, or timber and hardware, our courses ensure you meet compliance requirements and industry best practices.
Exclusive Member Benefit
MGAIBA members receive 10% off training courses with
William Angliss Institute.
Our Training Courses
A selection of accredited and industry-relevant courses:
Industry Courses
MGA Independent Businesses Australia has partnered with
William Angliss Institute to build on our specialist industry training offerings.
Courses include nationally accredited Food Safety, Responsible Service of Alcohol, and compliance training.
Timber Product Knowledge
MGA Independent Businesses Australia has partnered with
Timber Training Creswick to offer dedicated training.
Timber Training Creswick Australia is a specialist training provider for the forestry, sawmilling, and timber processing industries.
Access and Provide Timber and Wood Product Information
[FWPCOT3302]
This short course is delivered in association with Timber Training Creswick (RTOid #4168).
This two-day course is designed for timber and wood product salespeople who need to provide comprehensive advice to customers on the correct timber to use for their applications.
Places are limited.
Course Topics
• Features, benefits, and limitations of timber as a product
• The lifecyle of timber products
• Timber classification and naming, wood structure and tree growth
• Wood properties (strength, durability, hardness, appearance, density etc.)
• Timber treatment, hazard levels and precautions in use of treated timber
• Log conversion processes
• Forest product certification schemes
• Sourcing technical information
• Keeping timber looking great (finishes, stains, and oils)
• Innovative, new, and emerging wood products/ technologies.
Course Completion
On successful completion of assessment, participants receive a Statement of Attainment in FWPCOT3302 Access and Provide Timber and Wood Product Information.
Course Details
Date: Wednesday, 3rd September and Thursday, 4th September 2025
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm (approx.)
Location:
Day 1: Malvern, Victoria
Day 2: Full day field trip (details closer to date)
Cost:
Members: $650.00 per person or group bookings $575 per person (two or more book together)
Non-members: $750.00 per person or group bookings $675 for per person (two or more book together)
