Excavator Training Course

RIIMPO320F
Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

Our Excavator Training Course (RIIMPO320F) is designed to provide individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required to operate an excavator safely and efficiently in civil construction environments. This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for anyone looking to operate an excavator on construction sites, mining operations, or infrastructure projects.

The RIIMPO320F course focuses on the operation of an excavator for civil construction tasks, ensuring that students gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills. Throughout the course, you will learn how to safely operate an excavator for a variety of tasks, including trenching, excavation, lifting, and site preparation.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Operate an Excavator Safely: Understand and apply safety principles for operating an excavator, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
  • Machine Control and Techniques: Learn how to operate the excavator efficiently, controlling the boom, arm, and bucket for accurate and safe performance.
  • Site Preparation: Prepare sites by excavating, digging trenches, and performing tasks such as backfilling and leveling.
  • Maintenance: Understand the basic operational maintenance of the excavator to ensure the equipment stays in optimal working condition.
  • Compliance: Ensure all operations meet relevant industry standards, including Australian safety regulations and worksite practices.

The course typically runs for 1 to 3 days depending on the participant’s experience level and the depth of the training required.

This course is suitable for:

  • Beginners: Those new to operating an excavator and looking to enter the earthmoving or civil construction industries.
  • Experienced Operators: Those seeking to formalise their skills with a nationally recognised qualification.
  • Employers: Businesses needing to upskill their workers to ensure safe and effective excavator operations on job sites.

Experienced operators must have a minimum of 60 hours of operating an Excavator within the last twelve months and can be verified by an employer reference.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the RIIMPO320F unit and Verification of Competency Certificate (VOC), allowing you to operate excavators safely in a variety of civil construction roles.

  • Long Sleeve Hi-Vis Shirt or Long Sleeve with Hi-Vis Vest
  • Long pants
  • Steel cap safety boots
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Glasses
  • Sun safe hat

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Excellent location and Facilities, a large enough training area that you can actually get a feel for the machine that you are using . Also, the courses are designed that you get plenty of time in the Driver seat.
The staff are excellent with a wealth of knowledge and give you enough Space that you don’t feel intimidated while driving the machines , and enough guidance without feeling like they constantly looking over your shoulder. Would highly recommend the course to anyone who wanted to learn or just simply upskill

Fuggle
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Trainers were great, best training program I’ve been to.
Jak Stedman
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RAS fitted me in at the last minute…great facilities….Scott the trainer was very knowledgeable and helpful…great all round experience
Brendan Heerey
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Ross and the team at RAS Training & Services were absolutely amazing. Great communication, speedy service, extremely professional. A pleasure to deal with. We can highly recommend RAS training and services to anyone in need of a VOC or Certificate for their industry.
Narda Newman
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RAS Training Services were extremely professional. Ross was able to tailor a training package to suit our needs. Coming to us wasn’t a problem and on very short notice completed all training on site with our own equipment making the entire process a breeze, highly recommend Ross and the team at RAS Training Services!
Bryce Adamson
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Ross was extremely helpful, efficient detailing what RAS training had coming up and how he could help outside of the general training timetable. Feedback for the training was exceptional.
Lisa Ward
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Steve was a legend when I did my Haul Truck licence. He made us feel welcome and comfortable to undertake both the theory and practical parts of the course.
Very clear and precise. The communication was prompt pre-course and Steve was very professional. I will recommend RAS Training every time.
See you for another course soon.
Cheers boys.
Jeff Castillo
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Ross and the team at RAS provide an excellent learning environment – focussed, thorough and professional, but always relaxed, informal and very encouraging. From my initial inquiry to the follow-up and outstanding employment support, Ross delivers an exemplary Service.

HIghlights.

> Small class size (4 in my group), giving us all ample time on the Moxy. The course was all about time in the seat – Operating! and the work we completed was for a commercial operation.

> Our trainer, Steve, is a very experienced operator delivering hands-off guidance, great encouragement, and valuable machine and industry insight. He was particularly good at grouping participants in a manner that maximised learning outcomes and efficiency.

> Ross has a way of making you feel very welcome and comfortable. His follow – up and employment support is above and beyond. He’s lined me up with a start on a Moxy just a week and a half following certification. Awesome.

Plant training doesn’t get better than RAS. My only question is what machine next? Pleased to have been pointed in their direction – they’ve provided invaluable assistance making my somewhat significant career change move ahead at lightning pace.

Highly recommended.

Anthony McEwen
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Once again the team at RAS Training have done an outstanding job. From theory to practical we the students were given every bit of assistance and knowledge to enhance our skills. Thankyou Ross and Steve for a great 3 days. And the Barbecue on the final day was the cherry on top. Look forward to another course in the future
Daniel Barberio
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Staff approachable and friendly,explains any questions in a clear simple way…
An amazing experience
Sharom Fletcher
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Highly recommend RAS Training for a high standard of professional training. For someone who had no knowledge of operating machinery, I feel very confident in my roll as a articulated haul truck driver
Maree Ryan
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Ross was a fantastic trainer, good communicator and delivered a very high quality training session.
I highly recommend RAS training for voc and qualification needs. I will definitely return in the future.
YIANNI K
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Great turn around from request to quote to theory and practical pass out.
Very professional and easily understood training package and offline support.
All round great experience and already have another couple of tickets booked in the timeline.
Ben Armstrong
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Ross is an excellent trainer, attended a skid steer course with little knowledge and experience, very happy with the outcome
Josh Huber
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I am very pleased with the training and knowledge they given over the duration of the course and will be coming to complete my other tickets,
Kieran Horner
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Ross was very easy to deal with and made it very comfortable to do the course. Would highly recommend
Blake Parkinson
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Staff really enjoyed excavator training with Ross, lots of practical one-one training. Well organised.
Nina Sainsbury
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I liked doing the training course on Articulated Haul Truck leaning to Operating the truck and finding out how to work with a team driving and handling the mockery truck .
Patricia Doyle
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These guys are fantastic. I’ve done 2 courses so far and will 100% do more. Thanks heaps guys
Jenna Martindale

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