Excavator
Excavator Beginner and Refresher Courses from
From $450 – $550
Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency:
Course Overview
- Duration – 1 to 2 days including assessment (depending on participants skill levels)
- Time – 9.00am – 5.00pm
- Course Fees – BEGINNERS – $550 REFRESHER – $450

About the course
Excavator licenses can excel a career in range of industries including construction, civil, mining and earthmoving. The Great heavy Driving School Excavator Course is a nationally recognised training course providing essential skills to operate an excavator safely and within the workplace and Austrian safety guidelines. Delivered by industry experienced trainers, we use modern plant and equipment to ensure a superior learning experience.
What you’ll learn:
- Legislation relevant to excavator operation
- Risk mitigation protocol
- How to choose, install and remove attachments
- How to move the excavator
- Basic excavator maintenance
Prices start from just $450!
Beginner, advanced and refresher excavator courses available across Brisbane!
Course requirements
- Attendees must be 17 years or older
- Basic English language, literacy and numeracy skills are essential
- Appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn
- Photo ID is essential
To find out more about the Great Heavy Driving School excavator license, call 0450 673 385 today.
Upcoming Excavator Courses
Upcoming Dates | Availability | Location |
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Fri, 7 Aug 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 9 Aug 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 16 Aug 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 23 Aug 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 4 Sep 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 6 Sep 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 11 Sep 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 13 Sep 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 18 Sep 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 20 Sep 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Fri, 2 Oct 2020 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Sun, 4 Oct 2020 (1:00 – 5:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM) | Places Available | 359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122 |
Excavator Course Outline
This nationally recognised 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
BEGINNERS
EARTH MOVING
Excavator, Skid-Steer
Front-end Loader, Backhoe
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122
2 x tickets $900
3 x tickets $1250
4 x tickets $1600
EXPERIENCED
EARTH MOVING
(min 12 months)
Excavator, Skid-Steer
Front-end Loader,Backhoe
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
359 Wecker Rd, Mansfield, QLD 4122
2 x tickets $800
3 x tickets $1150
4 x tickets $1500
ONSITE
EARTH MOVING
Receive Nationally Accredited RII units of competency (SoA) + plastic industry wallet card
Onsite at your workplace. (minimum 5 people)
competitive quote
Other Information
- Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age to sit the assessment, and be proficient in English
- Assessment type: Theory and Practical
- Photo ID, and wear appropriate clothing and closed in shoes
- On successfully passing, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment (SoA) and a plastic industry wallet card
Why train with Great Heavy Training School?
- Industry experienced trainers
- Modern plant, machines and equipment used for training
- We do not cancel courses due to low numbers (except where required by the state safe work regulator)
For more information or to book now call: 0450 673 385
Note: Discounts for multiple course bookings and also onsite group bookings, please contact us for a quote