Course Certification

RIIMPO320F – Excavator Operations in Civil Construction (unlimited Size Track or Wheeled) is nationally recognised.

We offer training sessions in small groups focused on enhancing both theoretical and practical skills for students! 

Nationally recognised course for excavator training. Ask about combining the RIIMPO318F Skid-steer cours

Proof Of Identification & Entry Requirements:

• Minimum age is 16 years. Unless you are 18 years of age, you need the enrolment form signed by a Guardian

• Be able to read and write basic English

• Be physically capable of working outdoors on your feet.

PPE Requirements

• Appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Safety shoes or boots

• Hi-vis shirt

• A broad-brimmed sun hat and water bottle are recommended

• Provide photo identification

•  Number (if you don’t have a USI number, you can create one here: Click Here

Course Duration & Dates

If your preferred date, including weekends, is not listed below, please email or call our office. Should there be availability, we will respond as soon as possible.

Course start Time: The course is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM; however, the timing may be adjusted following discussions with the office for group bookings.

The course is designed for beginners or people with experience.

The Duration of the training depends on the Trainee’s experience and the number of participants in the class. If the Trainee needs more practical sessions, we can schedule additional sessions until they feel confident and the trainer deems the trainee competent

Option: 1  – Beginners 1- 3 days, depending on experience. If the Trainee needs more practical sessions, we can schedule additional sessions until they feel confident and the trainer deems the trainee competent

Option: 2 –  Recognition of Prior Learning, 4hrs – 1 day, depending on your experience. If the Trainee needs more practical sessions, we can schedule additional sessions until they feel confident and the trainer deems the trainee competent

Option: 3 – Training can be conducted at your workplace. Learn at your own pace, or at our training venue.

1^st day: Theory and Practical Training. If you need more practical experience, we may have to bring you back for a second day, or we can issue you with a logbook, which you can then return to your workplace and operate under supervision while you are getting ready for your assessment.

Courses are Run Daily Evenings. Weekends by appointment only.

Course Price

Beginner: $550 per person

Experienced Operator: $495 per person (Discount applies for group bookings)

Combo Deal: $1000 Beginner or Experienced Operator – Includes excavator and skidsteer (Bobcat). Call or email for further details

Group Bookings – Min 5 people, Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney

Course Locations

Brisbane facilities: 65 Telford St Virginia Qld 4014. North side of Brisbane. Address: 65 Telford Street Virginia Queensland, meet at front gate. Corner of Telford St and Saltash St Virginia & Southside of Brisbane

Melbourne: Location (1). Kads Plant Hire 1/188 Dohertys Road Laverton North Victoria 3026 Location (2). 7 Rowsley Station Road Maddingley, Victoria 3340

On-Site or Workplace Australia Wide.

Group bookings min 6 people, Canberra, Sydney

Course Overview

The Excavator Operations unlimited size in Civil Constructions course is designed to give the trainee the knowledge and skills to operate an excavator safely.

The course is a competency based face-to-face training. Participants will show competency by passing both theory and practical Assessments.  It is a Work Health Safety Requirement for the Participants to be able to read and write Basic English.

Participants will receive a PDF Version of their Statement of Attainment from registered training organisation (RTO), Tectra Australia 40889, by Email, when him or her are deemed to be competent. Statements of attainment are documents (like a certificate) that show the units of competency that a student completes as part of a nationally recognised course and a small wallet sized plastic card.

Excavator Ticket Course Outline

• Planning and Preparing
• Pre operational checks
• Excavator Operation
• Familiarising yourself with the machine
• Manicuring of the excavator
• Digging with excavator
• Levelling and trenching with the excavator
• Excavator Ticket theory training
• Excavator Ticket theory Assessment
• Operational Assessment