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

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Another Hitachi on the job! 🟠

Congratulations to Geschke Pty Ltd on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator from our Melbourne team.

Pictured with the latest addition to the Geschke fleet are Directors Gareth Dickson, John Geschke and David Geschke.

With a strong reputation across civil construction, plumbing and infrastructure, Geschke continues to invest in quality equipment to support safe, productive and reliable project delivery.

Thank you to the Geschke team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX135US-7H out on the job! 💪

#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊#ZX135US7H #Geschke #Construction #CivilConstruction #Infrastructure
Congratulations to Shaw Contracting on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX350LC-7G.

The machine is already on site at the Sassafras–Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation in Tasmania’s north-west, supporting a major water infrastructure project designed to significantly increase water availability across the region.

It’s great to see Hitachi machinery contributing to infrastructure that will support local agriculture, communities and the long-term growth of the region.

A big thank you to the Shaw Contracting team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX350LC-7G get to work! 💪

#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #ZX350LC7G #ShawContracting #Tasmania #Construction #Infrastructure
Less risk. Less fatigue. More productivity. 👷‍♂️🚧

For Colin Wagner from Fergus Civil, machine technology isn’t just about getting the job done faster, it’s about making the job safer and easier for everyone on site.

With GPS technology in his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7, there’s less need for people working around the machine checking levels, helping reduce risk while keeping the job moving.

And when you’re digging all day, operator comfort matters too.

“I’m not tired at the end of the day, it doesn't leave me with a sore back… which is bloody good!”

Real feedback from the people putting our machines to work every day.

Hitachi | LANDCROS. Built for the work. Supported where you work.

@fergus_builders
@sitechsolutions
Meet Baxter, a fourth-year apprentice at our Adelaide branch. 👋

From working on compact excavators in the workshop to gaining hands-on experience with some of the largest Japanese made machines in the Hitachi | LANDCROS range, no two days of Baxter’s apprenticeship are quite the same.

We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled technicians with practical training, experienced mentors and opportunities to build a rewarding career in heavy machinery.

Great work, Baxter — we’re excited to see where your career takes you!
QME 2026! 🧡

Across three action-packed days in Mackay, the Hitachi | LANDCROS stand was buzzing as customers, industry partners and families got up close with our Japanese mining and construction equipment,  including the mighty EX1200-7.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, climbed aboard our machines and caught up with the team. It was great connecting with everyone.

See you at the next one!
There’s only one thing better than being an operator… doing it with a view like that. 🌊

Hitachi | LANDCROS gives the precision, control and reliability RONMAC Holdings team need on this waterfront project to keep the job moving.

Proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support for a great combination of capable operators and dependable machinery.

@ronmac_holdings_
Short and Sharp: Can you outrun a Hitachi EX1200-7? 🏃‍♂️💨

#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #EX1200 #QME2026
Lifting loads and limits - Hitachi | LANDCROS
Another Hitachi on the job! 🟠

Congratulations to Geschke Pty Ltd on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX135US-7H excavator from our Melbourne team.

Pictured with the latest addition to the Geschke fleet are Directors Gareth Dickson, John Geschke and David Geschke.

With a strong reputation across civil construction, plumbing and infrastructure, Geschke continues to invest in quality equipment to support safe, productive and reliable project delivery.

Thank you to the Geschke team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX135US-7H out on the job! 💪

#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊#ZX135US7H #Geschke #Construction #CivilConstruction #Infrastructure
Congratulations to Shaw Contracting on the recent delivery of their new Hitachi ZX350LC-7G.

The machine is already on site at the Sassafras–Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation in Tasmania’s north-west, supporting a major water infrastructure project designed to significantly increase water availability across the region.

It’s great to see Hitachi machinery contributing to infrastructure that will support local agriculture, communities and the long-term growth of the region.

A big thank you to the Shaw Contracting team for their continued support and confidence in Hitachi | LANDCROS. We look forward to seeing the ZX350LC-7G get to work! 💪

#Hitachi #LANDCROS #OrangeFamily 🍊 #ZX350LC7G #ShawContracting #Tasmania #Construction #Infrastructure
Less risk. Less fatigue. More productivity. 👷‍♂️🚧

For Colin Wagner from Fergus Civil, machine technology isn’t just about getting the job done faster, it’s about making the job safer and easier for everyone on site.

With GPS technology in his Hitachi ZX225USLC-7, there’s less need for people working around the machine checking levels, helping reduce risk while keeping the job moving.

And when you’re digging all day, operator comfort matters too.

“I’m not tired at the end of the day, it doesn't leave me with a sore back… which is bloody good!”

Real feedback from the people putting our machines to work every day.

Hitachi | LANDCROS. Built for the work. Supported where you work.

@fergus_builders
@sitechsolutions
Meet Baxter, a fourth-year apprentice at our Adelaide branch. 👋

From working on compact excavators in the workshop to gaining hands-on experience with some of the largest Japanese made machines in the Hitachi | LANDCROS range, no two days of Baxter’s apprenticeship are quite the same.

We’re proud to support the next generation of skilled technicians with practical training, experienced mentors and opportunities to build a rewarding career in heavy machinery.

Great work, Baxter — we’re excited to see where your career takes you!
QME 2026! 🧡

Across three action-packed days in Mackay, the Hitachi | LANDCROS stand was buzzing as customers, industry partners and families got up close with our Japanese mining and construction equipment,  including the mighty EX1200-7.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by, climbed aboard our machines and caught up with the team. It was great connecting with everyone.

See you at the next one!
There’s only one thing better than being an operator… doing it with a view like that. 🌊

Hitachi | LANDCROS gives the precision, control and reliability RONMAC Holdings team need on this waterfront project to keep the job moving.

Proven Japanese engineering and dedicated support for a great combination of capable operators and dependable machinery.

@ronmac_holdings_

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