Front End Loader and Excavator

Overview

This Front End Loader and Excavator training package includes:

• RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations and,
• RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations.

Courses may not run consecutively.

Front End Loader Training

This unit covers conducting wheeled front end loader operations in the civil construction industry. It includes:

• planning and preparing;
• conducting machine pre-operational checks;
• operation of front end loaders including mixing materials, stripping/spreading topsoil and materials, loading, cutting/boxing, backfilling;
• attaching, securing, lifting, carrying and placing materials;
• selecting, removing and fitting attachments; relocating the front end loader; carrying out machine operator maintenance;
• and cleaning up.

Excavator Training

This unit covers the conduct of excavator operations in the civil construction industry. It includes:

• planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks;
• operation of an excavator including loading, 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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This course is suitable for those who would like to opportunity to operate a wheeled front end loader within the Resources, Construction and Infrastructure industries. There are no entry requirements for this course.

A basic to 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.

Upon successful completion of this course, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following unit of competency will be issued:

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