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Excavator Training Details

The course is designed to train learners on how to inspect and operate an Excavator according to the manufacturer’s specifications and worksite requirements. The course is accredited by CETA and learners receive a genuine and accredited Excavator certificate and license after their training. The course includes 30% theory and 70% practical training and assessment.

The qualifying learner will be able to operate an excavator by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. Learners who master the applied competence described in this unit standard will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators.

Excavator Training Requirements

The medium of communication during training is English. So it is assumed that the learner has basic understanding of english language. 

Students are required to come with their ID /PASSPORT during registration time.

Student are also required to come with two passport sized photos.

PPE, a student is required to have personal protective equipment for forklift training. PPEs can be obtained at our training centre or a learner may come with a pack.

The Tasks and duties of an Excavator driver

  • In the Excavator training, learners are tought how to driving trucks to and fro the destination site.
  • Pulling levers or turning cranks to tilt the body and lift the contents.
  • Inspecting the Excavator from tyres, lights and brakes to fuel, oil and water.
  • Performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
  • Keeping the Excavator clean and in good working order.
  • Inspecting material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and securely.
  • Maintaining a driver log.

Qualification alignment

Unit Standard No: 262744
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2

Duration of an Excavator training

Forklift training take between 5-10 days of training.

 

A qualifying forklift driver is capable of;

  • Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a excavator.
  • Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
  • Starting and shutting down excavator.
  • Operating excavator.
  • Transporting excavator to and from sit

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079 652 4221

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