Wodonga TAFE
3 Days
Learn to operate skid steer and excavator equipment in just 3 days with hands-on practical training. Perfect for beginners with little or no experience in heavy machinery operation, this course covers site preparation, equipment checks, material handling, and operator maintenance.
You must be at least 17 years old and have reasonable fitness to climb in and out of machinery. Students are required to wear long pants of sturdy nature, enclosed footwear, and sun/wet weather protection. Pre-course study materials will be provided upon enrollment and must be completed before Day 1 of the course.
The course covers practical operation of skid steer and excavator equipment through two compulsory units: Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations (RIIMPO318F) and Conduct civil construction excavator operations (RIIMPO320F). Training includes site planning and preparation, pre-operational checks on equipment, lifting, carrying and placing materials, selecting and fitting attachments, machine relocation, and operator maintenance procedures.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organization (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The institution provides practical, industry-focused courses delivered by experienced instructors at well-equipped campuses. Students receive recognized AQF qualifications and HRW licenses upon completion, ensuring credentials are valued by employers in the civil construction industry.
Graduates can pursue careers as earthmoving operators, civil construction workers, or equipment operators with local councils, building and construction companies, forestry operations, government contracts, and road construction projects. The HRW license and competency card obtained upon completion enhance employment prospects in the heavy machinery and construction sectors.