Wodonga TAFE
4 hours
This 4-hour assessment-only course evaluates experienced excavator operators' competency through theoretical and practical testing. Ideal for operators seeking formal certification and a competency card for civil construction work.
Participants must be at least 17 years old and have a minimum of 40 hours of recorded excavator operation experience documented in a logbook, which must be presented to the trainer on attendance. Students are required to wear long pants of sturdy nature, enclosed footwear, and sun/wet weather protection. No formal training is provided, as this is an assessment-only course for experienced operators.
The course covers civil construction excavator operations through the compulsory unit RIIMPO320F. Assessment includes both theoretical evaluation of knowledge and practical demonstration of excavator operation skills. Students are evaluated on their ability to safely and effectively operate excavators in civil construction contexts.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The institution offers industry-recognised qualifications and assessments, providing credible competency certification for equipment operators seeking formal credentials in civil construction.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as civil construction operators, earthmoving operators, or equipment operators with local councils and private earthmoving companies. The competency card demonstrates formal recognition of excavator operation skills, enhancing employment prospects in the civil construction and earthmoving industries.