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Conduct civil construction excavator operationsRIIMPO320F · Statement of Attainment

Hands-on excavator training for new plant operators and trades adding plant skills — you need a current White Card to get on site for the practical day.

Issued by Edway Training (RTO 91401)

Nationally recognised2 days in class and on the machineOffered in NSW
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An operator runs a tracked excavator on a graded dirt site while a second worker in hi-vis directs from the ground beside the machine

What this course covers

Conduct civil construction excavator operationsRIIMPO320F · Statement of Attainment

You learn to operate an excavator of any tonnage on civil construction sites. Day 1 is classroom theory. Day 2 is a full practical day on a real machine, working through exercises with a trainer.

Earthmoving machinery has not needed a high-risk-work licence anywhere in Australia since 2012. Instead, the business you work for has to make sure every operator is competent, and a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is the formal evidence of that.

It suits anyone getting into plant work — new operators, labourers and trades adding plant skills, and workers whose site wants formal evidence they can run the machine.

  • What you'll learn
  • Plan and prepare for safe excavator operations
  • Work through the machine pre-operational checklist and safety procedures
  • Operate the excavator safely — lifting, carrying and placing materials
  • Load trucks
  • Select and change attachments
  • Carry out operator maintenance and clean up the work area
  • Apply the work health and safety rules and spot hazards on site
  • Run the machine hands-on in real work situations, with a trainer alongside
Duration2 days1 day of classroom theory, then a full day on the machine
DeliveryIn personClassroom training plus a practical day on a real excavator
AssessmentOn the dayYou complete your assessment in class
CredentialExcavator TrainingConduct civil construction excavator operationsRIIMPO320F · Statement of Attainment
RecognitionNationally recognisedAccepted in every state and territory

Before you book

A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check

What you'll need

A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.

Photo ID. A valid photo ID, shown when you arrive on the day. It has to be government-issued.

A current White Card. You need a current White Card (CPCWHS1001) to enter the construction site for the Day 2 practical.

Physical ability. You need to be physically able to operate plant and complete the practical day.

An operator runs a tracked excavator on a graded dirt site while a second worker in hi-vis directs from the ground beside the machine

Your credential

1

Statement of Attainment

RIIMPO320F · Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Emailed to you within 24 hours of finishing, and always available to download from your student account.

2

Plastic card

Your Statement of Attainment does not expire. Many sites ask operators for a Verification of Competency (VOC) from time to time, as industry practice.

Posted out to you within 3 weeks, and the cost is included in the course price.

Where your Statement of Attainment works

Your Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations is nationally recognised, so it is accepted in every state and territory.

Your Statement of Attainment is the document you carry. Excavator training has no licence attached to it, in any state — the plastic card Edway posts you is your own copy of the record, not a state credential.

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How you'll train

In person

You spend two days with us: a full classroom day on the theory, then a practical day operating a real excavator at our practical site at Bayview.

Where you'll train in New South Wales

Edway Training and Training Aid's Seven Hills centre: the glass entrance to Unit 34 beside a roller door, in a row of industrial units.
Seven Hills · Sydney
Unit 34, 195 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Unit 34 in the Prospect Highway complex. The training rooms are up a staircase, and there is no lift.
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Venue details

Accessibility

We have a ground-floor training room available for participants who require wheelchair access or have difficulty using stairs. Its availability may depend on participant numbers, so please notify us of any accessibility requirements when booking.

Getting there

Seven Hills Station and the bus interchange are nearby. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.

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Parking

There is no customer parking on site. Limited public parking may be available nearby, including the small Blacktown Council Car Park 72 on Hope Street. Parking limits and availability vary, so check all signs. Allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.

Finding the entrance

Look for Unit 34 and the Edway/Training Aid signage. The entrance leads to a staircase up to the training rooms.

Food and coffee options are available nearby.

Training for a team, business or school?

In New South Wales or Victoria we can run Excavator Training at your workplace or school, or book your group into one of our centres. Our business training team can talk it through.

Ask about group or onsite training

What happens after you book

  1. 1Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your venue, date and time. It comes from no-reply@edway.edu.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
  2. 2Set up your student accountLog in with the details in your confirmation email and set up your account.
  3. 3Have your USI readyA Unique Student Identifier is required for this course. Get or find yours at usi.gov.au.
  4. 4Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
  5. 5We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
  6. 6On the dayBring one photo ID and your White Card. For the practical day wear a hard hat, steel-capped boots, a hi-vis vest, safety gloves and eye protection. Arrive 15 minutes early. Your ID is checked when you arrive.
Wondering about your credential? See What you'll receive.

Your Statement of Attainment and card

  1. 1No application neededOnce your class finishes, your part is done — there is no application to lodge and no regulator to register with.
  2. 2Your record is emailed to youYour nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is emailed to you within 24 hours of finishing, and it's always in your student account to download.
  3. 3Your card is posted to youEdway Training posts your plastic card out to you. It arrives within 3 weeks.

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