Excavator Operations

Course Overview

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct civil construction excavator operations in Civil construction. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Topics Covered

• Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

• Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of civil construction excavator operations including:

• Conducting pre-start checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations

• Carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures

• Driving and operating the equipment to site conditions

• Applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues

• Applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques

• Applying levelling techniques

• Selecting and using the required tools and equipment

• Working safely around other machines and personnel

• Applying methods of changing machine attachment

What You Need To Know

• Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification

• You Must be a minimum of 16 years of age

• You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course

• You must understand and speak the English language at a level that enables safe performance of high risk work

• You must supply identification

• Wear comfortable and practical clothing and enclosed footwear

• Tea and Coffee & Lunch is provided (If course is held at our facility)

• Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training