Course Info

This course covers such topics as planning and preparing for excavator operations, operating an excavator (including how to conduct the pre-start, pre-operational and post-operational checks), lifting, carrying and placing materials, selecting, fitting and removing attachments, relocating the excavator, carrying out machine operator maintenance, and conducting housekeeping activities.

Particpants are required to study the Excavator Study Guide & complete the Activity Book prior to the course.  This puts everyone attending the course on the same base level of knowledge.

Participants are required to complete a written assessment for this Excavator Course. The written assessment is a CLOSED BOOK assessment. All answers are required to be written in words and in English. They are not multiple choice.

They are also required to complete a Practical Assessment on an Excavator.

On successful completion of these assessments, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment for a nationally recognised unit of competency, and a photo ID Operator Qualification Card.

After completion of the initial course, it is recommended that participants be reassessed or provide proof of industry experience every 5 years so as to maintain competency.

Please read our Information Handbook which lists our policies & procedures, student responsibilities, and other general information (e.g. cancellations & refunds, photo ID requirements).

 

What to bring

All of our courses require participants to provide Photo ID (e.g. Australian Driver's Licence, current passport, KeyPass, Proof of Age Card).

If your photo ID does not have an Australian residential address listed on it, then you will need to bring your photo ID (e.g. non-Australian passport, non-Australian Driver's Licence) and also an official document stating your current Australian residential address e.g. bank account statement (with sensitive information blanked out), rent receipt, utility bill, Centrelink Card, etc.

All Skills Services will take a copy of your photo ID and any other licences/cards that you bring to the course as part of our compliance requirements.

Participants are to bring their Construction Induction OHS (White) Card, if they have one.

Participants are required to bring their Excavator Study Guide & completed Activity Book to the course.

Reviews

" Cannot praise All Skills up enough. Communication from (the Admin Manager) in the office with emails, calls and text messges was A+!! (The trainer's) hands-on approach to teaching is excellent! His skills as an operator gives the students understanding of the way things need to be done safely. I felt comfortable asking questions inside the classroom as well as out in the field. Thanks you (All Skills) for the past two days. Cheers!!" 

B. Allender, (V/Line Corporation), 2019

"(The trainer's) humour and knowledge made the course really enjoyable."

M. Tydeman, (Yarra City Council), 2018

"Very helpful and informative training. Always felt I was able to clarify anything I had issues with."

S. Jones, (Yarra City Council), 2018

"This is my second course with All Skills and once again, I have to recommend them.  (The trainer) has put together a great course; it's structure and content have been put together to make it very practical and if you don't understand something he is great about answering questions and putting it in a way that's understandable.

M. Asbury, (City of Boroondara Council), 2018

"After completing the excavator course, I now feel I have the skills necessary to continue developing as an operator."

A. Booth, (City of Boroondara Council), 2018

"It was refreshing to do a course that actually taught some skill along with the competencies that had to be obtained.  It would be good if more training focused on skills and real life and less on just ticking boxes."

P. Wright, 2018

"(The staff) at All Skills are top class.  This is one of the best training courses I have ever been involved in.  Diligent, professional and with a positive 'no holds bar' approach to creating the best operator that you can be.  The documentation alone that was created is an encyclopedia of information that I will use for decades to come.  Don't mess with the rest, these guys are the best!"

D. Hudner, 2018

"Great course and industry knowledge.  Wonderful for coming in on a weekend to conduct it."

C. Marshall, 2018

"An excellent course where things are explained and shown in an educational way and able to understand the course."

C. Jolly, 2017

"(The trainer's) experience in the workplace was invaluable."

M. Boyle, (Wannon Water), 2017

"Very good course."

B. Reese, (Wannon Water), 2017

"I found the course very informative, learning techniques that I didn't know.  I feel more confident about driving the excavator."

T. O'Brien, (Wannon Water), 2017

"Very thorough course.  Learnt a lot of different techniques."

J. Dwyer, (Wannon Water), 2017

"Very detailed theory & practical work.  Very good course.  Learnt a lot about Excavator driving & operation techniques.  (The trainer) is a great trainer in all aspects."

M. Rowe, (Ford Motor Company of Australia), 2016

"Great course.  Learnt an enormous amount regarding Excavator driving an techniques, and operations of machine.  Delivered by a very knowledgeable trainer."

D. Scown, (Ford Motor Company of Australia), 2016

"Excellent (Excavator, Skid Steer Loader, Backhoe/Loader) course.  If you just want a ticket GO to another training company.  If you want to learn how to be an operator and gain real knowledge and experience then this is the place to come.  I travelled over 1000km to do my training here for this exact reason."

B. Haylock, (Haylock Marine Services), 2016

"Excellent (Excavator) course with a great teacher."

S. Rodgers, 2015

"As a New Zealander moving to Australia, I needed to acquire my excavator ticket to continue working in the construction industry.  I found the (All Skills) team extremely helpful in finding out what I needed to do to get it.  They were very thorough explaining all the different rules and regulations.  I learned a lot and would definitely use the team for any future tickets."

B. Meager-Wadley, 2015

"I didn't have a lot of knowledge before the training on (Excavator) operation for earthworks. After finishing the training, I feel very confident to understand the procedures as well as risk & hazards to operate the machine. With some practice, I can become a good operator. Thanks to (All Skills) for delivering the training with great passion."

J. Dib Gomez, (Permacultura Mexico), 2015

"The (Excavator) course was really good. It taught me things I didn't expect to learn, but when working in the industry, needed to learn. The instructor was a great help and made things easy to learn."

C. Leech, 2015

"(Excavator) Training package was informative and more information than was actually required. It was delivered by a team who are passionate and enthusiastic about providing quality training for now and future. Thank you (All Skills)!"

G. Hogan, 2015

"I was given an amazing amount of (Excavator) knowledge, pointers, advice, and safety practices that I can take away with me to any site I work on. (The trainer) was always offering to help and guide, which made this experience well worthwhile and plan on doing all future tickets and licensing at All Skills. Cheers!"

H. Grace, (Crombie Electrical), 2014

"Overall very happy with the (Excavator) training. Learnt quite a bit. Good luck (to All Skills) for your future plans & wish you all the best in the growth of your business."

C. Brannelly, 2014

"The best instructor I have had at any training I have attended! (Excavator Course)."

W. Henry, (Wannon Water), 2014

"The information & teaching of the trainer are A-one. The way he explains the safety & operations of machinery is excellent. I give 10/10. (Excavator & White Card)."

G. Perosevic, 2013

"I contacted many companies (regarding Excavator training). Thank God I used All Skills Services. I thank them and I will be doing other courses in the future."

M. Smith, 2013

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