Excavator Skill Set
Do you need to operate an excavator for work?
The Excavator Skills Set is a 5 day course where you will learn how to conduct excavator operations within the civil construction industry.
This is a targeted skill set related to the Skills Ready program, which is aimed at rebuilding our local businesses and communities with free and reduced-price training. Other skill sets can be found on our Skill sets and short courses (opens in a new tab) page.
CampusesMinurmarghali Mia Campus.
When Semester 2, 2024.
Study Mode On campus.
Throughout this course, participants will learn about:
- Machine and general safety
- Excavator terminology
- Pre-start and post inspections
- Start up and shut down procedures
- Trenching
- Bulk excavation and lifting loads
Unit:
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
* If participants are working in the civil construction industry or have previous experience documented in a logbook prior to undertaking this training, a fast track process may be available. Please talk to your local lecturer.
You will need to provide the following PPE for the practical assessments:
- Hi-Vis Long sleeve shirt
- Long Pants
- Steel Cap Boots
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $259.20 + Resource fee $73.15 )
(Tuition fee* $76.80 + Resource fee $73.15 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations |
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $259.20 + Resource fee $73.15 )
(Tuition fee* $76.80 + Resource fee $73.15 )
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2024
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| RIIMPO320F | Conduct civil construction excavator operations |