Excavator Training Course

Excavator training courses can only be conducted on client’s premises. The practical component includes completing a Risk Analysis for the operation of the excavator, completing the pre-operational checks in line with site procedures / operator’s manual, demonstrating knowledge of the main operating controls of the excavator, and then operating it.

Course Contents

The practical component includes completing a Risk Analysis for the operation of the equipment, completing the pre operational checks in line with site procedures / operator’s manual, demonstrate knowledge of the main operating controls of the equipment, and then operating the equipment to:

• Plan Work

• Duty of care of all people in the workplace

• Hazard identification and control measures

• ‘Take 5’ Risk Assessment

• Pre operational checks in line with site procedures / operator’s manual

  • Conduct routine checks

  • Check controls and equipment

  • Operate as per manufacturer’s instructions (operator’s manual)

• Demonstrate knowledge of the operating controls of the excavator

• Shift load – Operate the excavator to:

  • Fill bucket efficiently

  • Dump soil/material on a pile

  • Dig trench to specified depth

  • Maintain level base of trench

• Load a truck or hopper (if applicable)

• Shut down equipment and secure site