Excavator Training Course Sydney

Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations course (also known as an Excavator Training Course) is developed for members of the general public who wish to operate heavy machinery (excavators of any tonnage) in the construction industry.

Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

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Excavator training is delivered and statements of attainment are issued by Edway Training Pty Ltd (RTO No 91401)

Edway Training is approved and accredited by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver this training course.

Excavator Training

Course Information

•  Excavator training consists of 2 days of training:

  • Day 1: Classroom theory

  • Day 2: Practical day with exercises on a real excavator

• Our training includes:

  • planning and preparing for safe and proper excavator operations;

  • undertaking machine pre-operational checklists and safety procedure;

  • safely operating the excavator, lifting, carrying and placing materials;

  • selecting and changing attachments, carrying out operator maintenance and cleaning up.

• This course supersedes and is equivalent to RIIMPO320E qualification.

• NOTE: The practical class will be held in Bayview

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:

• Statement of Attainment

• Plastic Card issued by Edway Training (mailed within 3 weeks)

What will you learn

Excavator training course covers following topics:

• Understand and have a knowledge of WHS Regulations

• Operate the excavator to WHS Competency Standards

• Load Trucks

• Conduct basic maintenance and service procedures

• Hazard awareness

• Supervised, hands-on operation

• Practical workplace situations

Excavator training course consists of PowerPoint presentation, class activities, videos, end of the day assessment and practical day with operation of an excavator.

Plastic Card

Statement of Attainment is nationally recognized all across Australia.

Course requirements

USI (Unique Student Identifier)

From 1 January 2015, every student who undertakes nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is required to have a USI.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT CANNOT BE ISSUED

if a participant fails to produce a valid USI number.

USI can be obtained via www.usi.gov.au

White Card required

Participants must have a current white card to enter a construction site for the practical part of the course.

Identification

Participants MUST PROVIDE 1 form of government-issued I.D (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s license, NSW proof of age card) White Card or Certificate of Training.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D.

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

PPE required

To be able to successfully complete a practical part of the course (Day 2), participants are required to have: Hard Hat, Steel-Capped Boots, Hi Vis Vest, Safety Gloves, Protective eye wear.

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.