Cost:

• On application (Onsite using clients equipment)
• Full Special Opening Price for Whyalla* Site Only: $1700
• CITB: $1100

Duration: 

• 24 hours / 3 days (Face to Face)

Times:

• As required 

Course Objective:

• To provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to conduct civil construction Excavator operations for a range of mandatory tasks, the fitting, use and removal of attachments and operator maintenance activities.

Unit of Competency:

• RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations 

Course Content:

• Plan and prepare for excavator operations
• Operate excavator in line with established requirements
• Lift, carry and place materials to complete work activity 
• Select, remove, fit and attachments for a excavator 
• Prepare to relocate the excavator
• Conduct housekeeping activities 

Assessment:

• Theory Assessment 
• Practical Demonstration & Assessment 

Course Award:

• Statement of Attainment

Course Prerequisites:

• Ability to use and understand basic English
• Ability to use and understand basic math
• Participants must provide identification and be 18 years of age or over to be assessed

Please Note:

• Personal Protective Equipment to be worn e.g. Safety footwear, high visibility vest/clothing
• All students will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to receive their certificates and or cards. Click here to apply for your USI or bring your ID (Driver's Licence, Passport, Medicare Card, Birth Certification or Immicard) on the first day of training to apply at CITC. For more information, go to www.usi.gov.au 

Need More Information or Want To Make A Group Booking:

• Still have questions about the course or need to make a group onsite or offsite booking. Send an enquiry via the Course Enquiry button below or telephone (08) 8301 4500.

Ready to Enrol:

• Simply click the Enrol Now button below to complete an online enrolment form. The CITC will get back to you promptly to advise the outcome of your online enrolment or should we require further information from you. Or alternatively, please telephone (08) 8301 4500 to speak to an Enrolments Officer.

***The CITC advises that course dates and times are subject to change and course enrolments are subject to availability. 

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About the CITB:

The CITB is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development.

The CITB:

• Provides access to subsidised training for apprentices, their employers and workers in the industry;
• Promotes and supports careers in construction;
• Advises the SA Government on industry training;
• Supports training, innovation, research and planning;
• Attracts our future workforce through vocational training in schools by supporting the doorways2construction™ program.

Short Course Training:

The objective of CITB’s Short Course Training program is to raise the level of skill in the construction industry workforce by engaging Eligible Persons in training and skill development activities. CITB facilitates training opportunities and endeavours to ensure that CITB funded training meets both quality standards and industry requirements.

Each financial year, Eligible Persons with an approved CITB number can obtain up to $3,000 of training subsidies off any CITB endorsed short course, with a CITB endorsed training provider.
To obtain the short course subsidises, an approved CITB number must be provided to the training provider upon enrolment.