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Course Description:

Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations will give you specialized training in Excavator Operations on any big construction sites and when performing infrastructure projects. This course applies to anyone working on site-based roles and is programmed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed, to Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations in lifting, carrying and placing of materials.

What’s involved?

• Plan and prepare for excavator operations
• Drive and operate excavator using techniques suited to earthmoving equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures.
• Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and making sure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment
• Dispose of or recycle materials and clear work area and based on workplace procedures

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Course Outcomes:

• Machine routine maintenance
• Machine pre & post-operational checks
• Basic machine operation
• Trenching I
• Trenching II
• Blade control
• Confined space operation
• Load movement
• Hazard identification and risk control