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Overview

This unit covers how to conduct civil construction excavator operations in the civil construction industry.

It includes:

  • planning and preparing
  • conducting machine pre-operational checks
  • operation of an excavator including;
    • bulk excavation,
    • backfilling,
    • trench excavation,
    • stockpiling,
    • battering and benching;
    • lifting,
  • carrying and placing materials
  • selecting,removing and fitting attachments
  • relocating the machine
  • carrying out machine operator maintenance; and
  • cleaning up
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CTF- Funded Training provided by Site Skills Training CSQ_ Funded Training Provider

Excavator Operations is suitable for those who wish to operate an excavator within the Resources, Construction and Infrastructure industries.

Entry Requirements

A moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is required.

All participants are required to wear the following minimum PPE to enter our facilities:

  • Fully enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots preferred)
  • Long-sleeve shirt with high visibility
  • Long work pants

Additional PPE may be required depending on the course requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL may be available for candidates with previous industry experience.

Work Opportunities 

Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to operate an excavator in the civil, construction and resources industry. The level of work performed will be due to the operators’ experience.

Further Opportunities

This unit forms part of the qualification RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.

Upon successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment for undertaking this course:

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

 

Mcdonald Goh
Mcdonald Goh
2022-03-30
The trainers at site skills were very knowledgeable and worked with the guys that were finding it hard. We had Kurt and he was very hands on and took his time to explain and go through parts that seem difficult at first but got easier as we kept doing the revision. Top notch.
Chris Lawrence
Chris Lawrence
2022-01-13
Friendly trainers and staff plenty of parking and easy to find. Smoko van pull up for smoko and lunch just outside the building.
Scott Bayntun
Scott Bayntun
2021-10-20
Great facility and good trainers for the dogman course
Nigel Walton
Nigel Walton
2021-10-16
Good course material, equipment & facilities. Great instructor. Thanks 😊

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17-19 South Tree Drive,
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