This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate an excavator in a Civil Construction environment. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licencing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

An excavator ticket is a nationally recognized unit of competency that’ll give you the skills to operate an excavator on a construction or building site. Having an excavator ticket will qualify you for jobs in transport, mining and agriculture This nationally recognized training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate an excavator and work in a range of different working environments including earthmoving, civil construction industries.

• Legislations and standards applicable to operating an Excavator
• Risk management, control procedures & prepare for Excavator operations
• Drive and operate Excavator, and modify the operating technique to meet changing work conditions
• Select, remove and fit attachments
• Relocate the Excavator
• Carry out machine operator maintenance
• Conduct house keeping