Multi-Skilled With Hitachi

MultiSkills Training expanding their operations to an additional facility in Geelong

July 2019

Founder and CEO of MultiSkills Training Lionel Skinner noticed a growing demand for quality registered training organisations (RTO’s) to deliver the skills required to gain a start, or progress in the burgeoning Civil and Building Construction industries. With 35 years’ experience operating a successful commercial bricklaying business in Geelong, Lionel launched MultiSkills Training in 2011 in Werribee, Victoria to service students and clients within the Geelong and Melbourne Metro regions.

The current total number of Hitachi machines to 12 including 8 x ZX38U-5 excavators

Founder and CEO of MultiSkills Training Lionel Skinner noticed a growing demand for quality registered training organisations (RTO’s) to deliver the skills required to gain a start, or progress in the burgeoning Civil and Building Construction industries. With 35 years’ experience operating a successful commercial bricklaying business in Geelong, Lionel launched MultiSkills Training in 2011 in Werribee, Victoria to service students and clients within the Geelong and Melbourne Metro regions.

“Multiskills training expand their operations to a new Geelong site”

“The machines are performing very well, we have had no major problems..." - Lionel Skinner

Hitachi mini excavators at the new MultSkills Training site

MultiSkills recently accepted delivery of four brand new Hitachi ZX33U-5 mini excavators bringing their current total number of Hitachi machines to 12 including 8 x ZX38U-5 excavators. Lionel and the team at MultiSkills value reliability as their machines are being used constantly for training and assessment. “The machines are performing very well, we have had no major problems. We have a current combined total of around 30,000 operating hours across our machines.” He also states good re-sale value and easy access to parts as major influences towards his decision to purchase Hitachi excavators.

Additionally MultiSkills Training has found HCA and sales representative Shane Hickson to be accommodating and supportive at all stages of the machine purchasing process. “We have always found Hitachi Australia excellent to deal with, prompt to respond to any queries or quotations and delivery of machines, associated equipment and parts has always been on time as promised” said Lionel.

"We have always found Hitachi Australia excellent to deal with..." - Lionel Skinner





#TheOrangeFamily

🔑 Delivery Day

Daniel from DJ & KA Brown Plumbing has just taken delivery of his brand new ZX17U-5 💪

This marks machine number six Daniel has traded over the years - a great example of long-term trust built on reliability, performance, and support.

Thanks again for your continued confidence, Daniel. We’re proud to support your work with equipment that’s built to deliver, job after job.
Dig Deep Debrief – Troy Harding

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Troy Harding, Director at @wellamconstructions in Geelong, Victoria.

Troy shares his perspective from the customer side - what matters on site, what he values in a machinery partner, and the insights that come from real-world experience in civil construction.

Practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of the job - this is one not to miss.

🎥 Watch the full episode.
Humans Behind the Machine – Episode 2: Peter Horn

Machines matter — but it’s the people behind them that make the difference.

In Episode 2 of Humans Behind the Machine, Peter Horn shares his experience working in demanding environments where reliability, trust and performance aren’t optional.

It’s a straightforward conversation about people, machines and the realities of the job - told by someone who lives it every day.

🎥 Watch the full episode to hear Peter’s story.
🔁 Back for seconds!

Andrew from Armadale Plumbing taking delivery of his second Hitachi ZX17U-5 🙌
When the right machine proves itself on the job, there’s no need to look elsewhere.

Thanks for your continued trust - we love seeing repeat customers in the yard 💪🧡
Thank you for building with us this year!
Here’s to an even bigger year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆
Merry Christmas!!
Even Santa knows the best pit stop is on site. 🎅🦺🧡

#MerryOrangeChristmas #OrangeFamily #BuiltForTheJob #BuiltToLast #HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS
This year, Santa teamed up with our Hitachi family to get the job done.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joy-filled Christmas. 🎄
Dig Deep Debrief – Chris Batson

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Chris Batson, one of our Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Sales Managers, sharing his perspective on the industry, his approach to supporting customers, and what drives him in his role.

Honest insights, real experience, and a genuine passion for what he does - this one’s well worth a watch.

🎥 Watch the full episode.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
Dig Deep Debrief – Antony Moore

As part of our Dig Deep Sales Conference, we spoke with Antony Moore, one of our dedicated Hitachi 
Construction Machinery Australia sales reps, to talk about his journey, what drives him, and the insights he’s gathered from working closely with customers across the industry.

Antony brings honesty, passion and a practical outlook - and his perspective is well worth your time.
🎥 Watch the full episode now.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
🔑 Delivery Day

Daniel from DJ & KA Brown Plumbing has just taken delivery of his brand new ZX17U-5 💪

This marks machine number six Daniel has traded over the years - a great example of long-term trust built on reliability, performance, and support.

Thanks again for your continued confidence, Daniel. We’re proud to support your work with equipment that’s built to deliver, job after job.
Dig Deep Debrief – Troy Harding

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Troy Harding, Director at @wellamconstructions in Geelong, Victoria.

Troy shares his perspective from the customer side - what matters on site, what he values in a machinery partner, and the insights that come from real-world experience in civil construction.

Practical, honest, and grounded in the realities of the job - this is one not to miss.

🎥 Watch the full episode.
Humans Behind the Machine – Episode 2: Peter Horn

Machines matter — but it’s the people behind them that make the difference.

In Episode 2 of Humans Behind the Machine, Peter Horn shares his experience working in demanding environments where reliability, trust and performance aren’t optional.

It’s a straightforward conversation about people, machines and the realities of the job - told by someone who lives it every day.

🎥 Watch the full episode to hear Peter’s story.
🔁 Back for seconds!

Andrew from Armadale Plumbing taking delivery of his second Hitachi ZX17U-5 🙌
When the right machine proves itself on the job, there’s no need to look elsewhere.

Thanks for your continued trust - we love seeing repeat customers in the yard 💪🧡
Thank you for building with us this year!
Here’s to an even bigger year ahead. Happy New Year! 🎆
Merry Christmas!!
Even Santa knows the best pit stop is on site. 🎅🦺🧡

#MerryOrangeChristmas #OrangeFamily #BuiltForTheJob #BuiltToLast #HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS
This year, Santa teamed up with our Hitachi family to get the job done.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and joy-filled Christmas. 🎄
Dig Deep Debrief – Chris Batson

Recorded during our Dig Deep Sales Conference, this episode features Chris Batson, one of our Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Sales Managers, sharing his perspective on the industry, his approach to supporting customers, and what drives him in his role.

Honest insights, real experience, and a genuine passion for what he does - this one’s well worth a watch.

🎥 Watch the full episode.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou
Dig Deep Debrief – Antony Moore

As part of our Dig Deep Sales Conference, we spoke with Antony Moore, one of our dedicated Hitachi 
Construction Machinery Australia sales reps, to talk about his journey, what drives him, and the insights he’s gathered from working closely with customers across the industry.

Antony brings honesty, passion and a practical outlook - and his perspective is well worth your time.
🎥 Watch the full episode now.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊 #LANDCROS #DigDeep2025 #SalesConference #ConstructionIndustry #PeopleOfHCA #IndustryInsights #CustomerFocus #BuiltForYou

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