This unit covers conducting excavator operations in the civil construction industry. It includes:
- Planning and preparing
- Conducting machine pre-operational checks
- Trench excavation
- Selecting, removing and fitting attachments
- Battering and benching
- Carrying out machine operator maintenance and cleaning up
- Bulk excavation
- Operation of an excavator including loading
- Stockpiling
- Lifting, carrying and placing materials
- Relocating the machine
Course Details
Course Code | RIIMPO320F |
Course Name | Conduct civil construction excavator operations |
Course Field | Civil Plant Operator Tickets |
Course Duration | The duration will vary depending on your background and experience. There is a logbook that must be completed with on-the-job training, they have 7 tasks listed in the front of the logbook that must be completed a certain number of times each, the amount of times will vary depending on your level of experience. Assessment cannot be conducted until these tasks have been completed and the assessment may take from 4 to 8 hours to complete. |
What will I learn? | In this course, you will learn:
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Course Outcome
Successful students receive a Statement of Attainment which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
National units of competency
- RIIMPO320F Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
- This unit forms part of the Full Qualification RII30813 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.
