
RIIMPO320F Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
Course Overview
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift carry and place materials.
This unit applies to those working in site based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent. (Which we can also supply)
Prerequisites
- To be a minimum of 16 years of age
- To understand and speak the English language at a level that enables the safe performance of high risk work
- To obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
- To complete an online e-learning component prior to attending your scheduled course. Details emailed on successful enrolment.
Duration
2 X 7 Hour days.
Note: If proof of recent operation of a excavator can be supplied (past excavator ticket, 3rd party reports etc) a shorter course can be offered.
Location
Day 1 – 43 Kemblawarra Road, Warrawong NSW 2502
Day 2 – 5 Yenda Avenue, Bulli NSW 2516
Price and Payment Terms
Course Cost $550.00 Warrawong (Course cost remains the same even when extra days may be required)
All courses require the full amount to be paid prior to make a successful booking. Applicants will be advised of the amount at the time of the booking. Corporate clients, following a successful credit reference check, will be forwarded an authority to invoice on the term of a 14 day account. Facilities include Credit Card, EFTPOS or Cash. Please refer to our fees and refund policy under Student Support Tab.
What is covered in the course?
- Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of civil construction excavator operations including:
- Conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- Carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
- Driving and operating the equipment to site conditions
- Applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- Applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
- Applying levelling techniques
- Selecting and using the required tools and equipment
- Working safely around other machines and personnel
- Applying methods of changing machine attachment
How do I enrol?
- Our Enrolment Form is required to be completed and sent to our office prior to receiving any course confirmation.
See Support Tab for our enrolment form. - A Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test will be required for each student.
- You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
- All courses require the full amount to be paid prior to make a successful booking. Applicants will be advised of the amount at the time of the booking. Corporate clients, following a successful credit reference check, will be forwarded an authority to invoice on the term of a 14 day account. Facilities include Credit Card, EFTPOS or Cash. Please refer to our fees and refund policy under Student Support Tab.
What do I need to bring?
- You must supply one form of photo identification.
- Wear comfortable, practical clothing and enclosed footwear (you will not be permitted in with thongs or open footwear)
- Lunch (There is a café nearby and a regular coffee van visit. Free Tea, Coffee, Water & Biscuits are provided)
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Training and Assessment
Assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments. All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Re-Assessment
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training.
Licences and Certification
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations.
A wallet sized competency card will also be issued.

Cancellations and Withdrawals
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by Achieve Training and Assessment Services is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
If Achieve Training and Assessment Services cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Smart and Skilled
If you wish to apply and are eligible for funding through the NSW Smart and Skilled program, This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.
To register your interest, email us at achievetrainingservices@gmail.com or call us on 02 4201 0418 to be sent our Enrolment Information Pack.
Available Course Dates
Name | Date | Time | Location | Availability | Cost | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 22 & 23 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 28 & 29 April 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 30 April - 1 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 1 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 19 & 20 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 21 & 22 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 26 & 27 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 28 & 29 May 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 2 & 3 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 4 & 5 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 16 & 17 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 18 & 19 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 23 & 24 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 25 & 26 June 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 30 June - 1 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 2 & 3 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 7 & 8 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 9 & 10 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 14 & 15 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 16 & 17 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 21 & 22 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 23 & 24 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 28 & 29 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 30 & 31 July 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 11 & 12 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 13 & 14 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 18 & 19 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 20 & 21 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 25 & 26 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 | |
Conduct civil construction excavator operations | 27 & 28 August 2025 | 09:00 am - 03:30 pm | Warrawong | 2 | $550.00 |