course description

This unit applies to those working in site-based roles, and covers the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift, carry and place materials.

Skills and knowledge that must be demonstrated to pass this unit include:

• Planning and preparing for excavator operations.

• Operating excavator in line with established requirements.

• Lifting, carrying and placing materials to complete work activity.

• Selecting, removing, fitting and using attachments for an excavator.

• Preparing to relocate the excavator.

• Conducting housekeeping activities.

Accreditation

Participants will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 14 days of completing the course.

requirements

Participants will need to demonstrate sufficient Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills. Please advise us if you have any LLN concerns or issues as support is available, and/or adjustments can be made to ensure you are not disadvantaged in completing this course.

If you have under 20 - 25 hours of experience operating this machine, you may need to book our two-day course option. Please contact us if you are unsure which option is best for you.

There are no other prerequisites to enrol in this course.

Fees & duration

Two-day course - Standard Fee: $1200 | With CTF Rebate: $656

One-day course (8 hours) - Standard Fee: $950 | With CTF Rebate: $678

Classes run from 8am to 4pm.

how to enrol

Click below to see our list of upcoming course dates. Once enrolled, you will receive a confirmation email with all the information you need to know for the day, followed by an invoice. If you cannot attend any of the listed dates, or don’t see the course you would like to book listed, please contact us so we can arrange this for you.