Course content
A course designed to instruct the excavator operator in the Fundamentals of excavator operation to a productive, efficient standard. It is based on the National Core Curriculum and demonstrates how, through regular inspection and maintenance, an operator can ensure that the machine is in a sound, safe mechanical condition prior to operating.
- Machine and General Safety
- Excavator Terminology
- Pre-Start Inspections
- Start-up and Shut-down Procedures
- Operating Procedures
- Trenching
- Bulk excavation
- Loading materials on to trucks
- Pipe laying
- Lifting loads
- Backfilling trenches
- Cutting drains
Standard Assessment to NOHSC 7019 Guidelines and BCC07 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Plant Operations).
Location : At a CITS Training Centre or on site as required.
Duration Refresher Training : 2 days.
New Operator : 5 - 7 days or as required until competent.
Costs 1:1 Rate: Training $200* per hour.
Test Fee : $300* per person
*Prices subject to change.
C.I.T.S. offers a broad range of Transport, Forestry, Occupational Health and Safety, and Materials Handling courses.
If you are considering an introductory course or perhaps refreshing or increasing your skills and qualifications, C.I.T.S. can assist you in achieving the expertise required for yourself or your company.