Excavator And Skid Steer Loader Beginners Course

Starts from

$650

RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

This 3-day Excavator and Skid Steer Loader Beginners course is designed for students who have little to no experience operating an Excavator or Skid Steer Loader, also known as a Bobcat.

This course will be run from our Laverton North facility at 5 Everaise Court, Laverton North VIC

You can choose to learn operating an Excavator or a Skid Steer Loader or combine the two machines to save during your training.

While there is also a theory component to the course, we limit our class sizes to ensure you get the most out of you practical training on the machine/s.

At the successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a Nationally Recognised Competency for the machine class you have been trained and assessed on.

Book	Duration	Pay Online	Via Phone
Excavator Training and Assessment	3 days	$650	$660
Skid Steer Loader Training and Assessment	3 days	$650	$660
Combine both Excavator and Skid Steer Loader Training and Assessing	3 days	$990	$1000

Location

At our Laverton North Training facility:

5 Everaise Ct, Laverton North VIC 3026

Valid Government Issued Photo Identification
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Closed toe safety boots
High visibility vest or clothing (this can also be provided to you).
Appropriate clothing as required for the weather conditions as you will be training outdoors. This may include a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc.

Outcome

Upon successful completion of the Excavator and Skid Steer Loader Beginners Course, participants receive a wallet card and an electronic copy of the Statement of Attainment for all units completed.

Course Content Includes

Planning and preparing for excavator/skid steer loader operations

Accessing, interpreting and applying excavator/skid steer loader operations documentation
Obtaining, interpreting, clarifying and confirming work requirements
Identifying hazards and environmental issues, assessing the risks and implementing control measures in line with workplace policies
Selecting and wearing personal protective equipment required for work activities
Obtaining, identifying and implementing traffic management signage requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices
Selecting required excavator/skid steer loader equipment and/or attachments and confirming suitability for work activities
Obtaining and interpreting emergency procedures for excavators/skid steer loaders, and be prepared for fires, accidents and emergencies
Coordinating and communicating planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity

Operating excavator/skid steer loader in line with established requirements

Carrying out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures
Identifying faults or defects and rectifying or reporting within scope of own responsibility and according to workplace procedures
Driving and operating excavator/skid steer loader using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures
Monitoring hazards and risks during operations, and ensuring safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
Monitoring and managing equipment performance using indicators and alarms in line with manufacturers’ specifications

Lifting, carrying and placing materials to complete work activity

Establishing weight of load and ensure it is within safe operational limits of the machine
Using lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace requirements
Positioning machinery and ensuring stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements
Shifting load safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signals, in line with workplace procedures
Parking up, shutting down, securing and carrying out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures

Selecting, removing, fitting and using attachments for an excavator/skid steer loader

Selecting attachment for the task
Fitting attachment in line with workplace procedures
Testing attachment and ensuring correct fitting and operation
Using attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures
Removing, cleaning and storing attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures

Preparing to relocate the excavator/skid steer loader

Preparing excavator/skid steer loader for relocation
Moving excavator/skid steer loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements
Assisting loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by workplace procedures

Conducting housekeeping activities

Clearing work area and disposing of or recycling materials according to workplace procedures
Managing and/or reporting hazards to maintain a safe working environment
Completing and filing or distributing documentation in a manner that complies with workplace practices