Operate A Excavator (NQF Level 2)

An excavator is a large, versatile diesel-powered construction machine made for digging out earth with its bucket to create trenches, holes and foundations. .The operator sits inside a small cab attached to the base and controls the arm. 

The main purpose of an excavator is to excavate soil of all different types. Then with the use of the hydraulic system forcefully pull the soil towards the machine using the bucket, essentially moving the soil (earthmoving) to a close by area on site or onto a truck for removal.

This course will assist the learner operator in becoming a fully qualified Excavator operator who has the knowledge, skills and experience to operate an Excavator in a safe and professional manner.

The qualifying learner will be able to operate an excavator by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. Learners who master the applied competence described in this course will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators.

Successful learner of this standard will be able to:

• Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a excavator.
• Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
• Starting and shutting down excavator.
• Operating excavator.
• Transporting excavator to and from sit.