Course Description

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction excavator operations

Contents

• WH&S requirements
• Hazard identification and risk management
• Pre-start, set-up, operational and shut down procedures
• Plan and prepare for excavator operations
• Operate excavator
• Lift, carry and place materials
• Select, remove and fit attachment
• Prepare to relocate the excavator
• Carry out machine operator maintenance
• Conduct housekeeping activities

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Delivery & Assesment

Training and assessment is conducted on site and is structured on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the organisation and students and includes classroom theory and practical on-job training. Assessment is competency based and will include a mixture of classroom-based exercises and practical demonstration of skills.

RPL

Do you already have many of the skills that are being taught in this course? Transform Training recognises existing skills and prior learning through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Program, because there is no need to learn what you already know. Talk to our staff about RPL today.

Pathways

Successful assessment outcomes from this training will result in a Statement of Attainment; that may be used for recognition in a relevant qualification.

Materials & Equipment

Students will be provided with all written and physical materials required to complete the assessment. Students must wear long trousers, a long sleave top and steel-capped boots.

CITB Subsidy

This course is eligible for funding under the CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) scheme, which supports individuals and organisations looking to enhance their skills. Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis, and each participant must meet the requirements outlined in CITB’s Eligibility Policy, available on their website.

Applicants must provide evidence of their eligibility before enrolling. For group bookings, funding may apply to each eligible participant, potentially reducing the overall cost. Please note that eligibility criteria may change at CITB’s discretion. For more details, please refer to the CITB policy directly.

FOR THIS COURSE (40hrs)

CONDUCT CIVIL CONSTRUCTION EXCAVATOR OPERATIONS – UNIT OF COMPETENCY

                                       THE CITB SUBSIDY IS SET AT $1000.00 per person

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• Work, health and safety
• Fees and charges
• Refunds
• Grievances and disputes