COURSES
Excavator Operator Training & Assessment
Aim of this Course / Target Group
This Excavator Operator certification program provides information and guided practice that will equip experienced operators with the skills necessary to demonstrate competence to the minimum national certification standards (NOHSC7019) and to lay the foundation skills of new operators so that they can, in a safe manner, continue to improve their skills and proficiency whilst operating the machine.
This course is aligned to the nationally recognised units RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations and RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations which specify the outcomes required including planning and preparation for work, the conduct of operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the machine for a range of mandatory tasks, the fitting, use and removal of attachments and operator maintenance activities.
Duration
2 Days
Please note: This is the nominal time anticipated to bring a new operator to the minimum national NOHSC7019 standard.
Course Content
The program addresses the following:
- Planning and preparing for operations
- Pre- and post operational checks
- Shut down procedures
- Basic operating techniques
- Using the excavator to lift loads
- Use of rock breakers (Optional)
- Operator maintenance
Excavator Operator RPL Assessment only service is also available for experienced operators for initial certificate issue and VoC’s
Assessment Method
Knowledge based questionnaires and practical demonstration
Pre-requisites
Must have basic English literacy skills
If required by the employer or by the site management, or if required to drive the machine on a gazetted road, the candidate may require a Heavy Rigid (HR) Motor Vehicle Drivers License.
Academic Award & Recognition
Upon successful completion participants will be issued with
certification for either of the following depending on the level of
experience:
- NOHSC7019 Certificate of Competence
- RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
- RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Where Is The Assessment Conducted
Australian Training Management, 52 Harrow Street, West Swan,
OR, On-Site at your location, as required (Please call for an on-site quotation).
What To Wear
All course participants are required to wear appropriate work attire. Whilst closed in shoes are a minimum requirement for attendance on any course, steel capped safety boots are required for forklift, dogging, vehicle loading crane (hiab) and rigging courses.
Morning Tea & Lunch
Feel free to grab a tea, coffee or snack before the course starts and during the course breaks. All participants will be offered morning/ afternoon tea.
Course Fee
Call for service quotation
CTF Subsidy
$499.00 payable after CTF has been applied. (for eligible companies
only)
The Construction Training Fund provides funding support for training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the support of the Construction Training Fund in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers.
Excavator Operator Training & Assessment
| Duration: | 2 Days |
| Cost: | $995.00 |
| CTF Subsidy: | $499.00. This subsidy is available to eligible companies only. |
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