Students from Mapoon and Nanum Wungthim Land and Sea Ranger groups with Civil Safety trainer Rudi
At Civil Safety, we’re proud to support initiatives that create real impact in regional and remote communities. Recently, our trainer Rudi Schincariol delivered specialised welding and fabrication training to Land and Sea Rangers in Mapoon, helping equip local teams with the skills to build protective turtle nest cages used across western Cape York.
Building practical skills for local rangers
The four-day training program saw 16 rangers from the Mapoon and Nanum Wungthim Land and Sea Ranger groups learn practical aluminium fabrication skills, including cutting, grinding, welding and safe use of PPE. During the course, participants built and refined purpose-designed turtle nest cages that will be used throughout the upcoming turtle nesting season.
The training not only supported marine conservation efforts but also provided participants with valuable trade and fabrication skills that can be applied to future community projects and employment opportunities.
Protecting turtle nests across Cape York
The cages, originally designed by former Pormpuraaw Ranger Coordinator Robbie Morris, play an important role in protecting turtle nests from predators such as feral pigs, dogs and goannas. They also help prevent accidental disturbance from vehicles travelling on beaches. The mesh design allows hatchlings to safely reach the ocean while keeping predators out.
Trainer Assessor Rudi inspecting the students welding progress
Delivered in partnership with the Western Cape Turtle Threat Abatement Alliance (WCTTAA) and Cape York NRM, the training is helping ranger groups build the capability to manufacture cages locally, improving access to this vital conservation tool across Cape York communities.
Beyond supporting turtle conservation, the training also provides participants with practical trade and fabrication skills that can be applied to future community projects and employment opportunities.
Supporting communities through training
Civil Safety is proud to contribute to projects that combine hands-on training, community development and environmental protection outcomes across regional Queensland.
Students learning how to weld to make protective cages for turtles