Duration
8-24 Hours
Location
Victoria
Cost
$600
Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
The RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations course provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to operate an excavator safely and efficiently in a civil construction environment. This nationally recognised qualification is essential for individuals seeking to work in construction, earthmoving, or plant operations.
Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
This course covers both theoretical and practical training to ensure participants are competent in the safe operation of excavators for a range of tasks, including trenching, lifting, digging, and backfilling. Training aligns with workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and industry standards, preparing participants to operate excavators on construction sites and other civil projects.
Key learning outcomes include:
- Pre-operational checks, inspection, and maintenance of an excavator.
- Safe operation techniques for trenching, lifting, loading, and excavating.
- Hazard identification and risk control procedures.
- Interpreting work plans and following site procedures.
- Shutting down and securing equipment after use.
Pre-Requisites
To enrol in this course, participants must:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Hold a valid White Card (CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry).
- Possess basic English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
- Provide two forms of identification (e.g., driver’s licence and Medicare card).
- Wear appropriate PPE, including steel-capped boots, high-visibility clothing, and hard hat.
Payment & Booking Terms
Payment in full is required at enrolment and must be made at least 4 days before your course date to secure your booking.
STEP123 complies with RTO standards and does not collect over $1,500 in advance. Payment options include credit/debit card, bank transfer, Afterpay, or approved group/workplace invoicing. For those facing financial difficulty, flexible arrangements can be discussed prior to enrolment.
Refunds are only available for cancellations made 48+ hours before class (50% refund). Cancellations within 48 hours or after class starts are non-refundable. Refunds are processed within 14 days.
Reschedule requests made more than 24 hours before class are allowed once for free. Requests within 24 hours require a new booking and payment. If STEP123 cancels or reschedules a class, students will be offered an alternative date at no extra cost.
Location
Training is delivered at:
- Step123 Training Centre – Thomastown (3074)
- Step123 Training Location – Rockbank (3335)
We also offer Victoria-wide on-site training for workplaces and groups.
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