The RIIMPO320F unit equips learners with the expertise to operate excavators in civil construction settings, focusing on safe and efficient tasks such as lifting, carrying, placing materials, relocating equipment, and performing site housekeeping. This training combines both theory and hands-on experience in realistic work environments.
Students develop competency in:
· Planning and preparation—interpreting documentation, conducting risk assessments, selecting PPE, deploying traffic signage, and preparing for emergencies
· Pre-start procedures—inspections, fault detection, and system checks
· Excavator operation—maneuvering machinery according to site conditions, safe load handling, and material placement
· Attachment management—selecting, fitting, testing, using, and storing excavator attachments
· Relocation—safely mobilizing the excavator, including loading/unloading if required
· Site housekeeping—cleaning worksites, documenting operations, and managing
Typical modules include:
· Planning excavation tasks and preparing site documentation
· Conducting pre-operational and shutdown checks
· Operating excavator for trenching, back filling, bulk excavation, lifting, loading, and material handling
· Use and maintenance of attachments (e.g. Buckets, grabs, optional rock breakers)
· Relocating and securing machinery
· Operating maintenance and house keeping procedures
Participants are typically assessed via:
· A written or knowledge-based questionnaire(theory)
· Practical observation of on-site operations and documentation completion Outcomes are marked as ‘Competent’ or ‘Not Yet Competent’, with opportunities for reassessment if needed.
Successful participants receive a Statement of Attainment RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations, which is nationally recognised. Some providers issue a competency card or other credentials alongside the statement.
· Typically, the course spans 1 to 3 day, with the shorter duration for experienced operators and longer for novices.
Common requirements across training providers include:
· Minimum age: generally 16–18years
· Identification: photo ID (e.g.,driver’s licence or passport), and a Unique Student Identifier (USI)to issue certification
· English literacy and numeracy :sufficient to read and interpret workplace material; some providers require pre-course LLN assessments
· Driver's licence: A Class C licence may be required, depending on provider or site requirements
· Work attire: Steel-capped boots, long pants/shirt, hi-vis gear, and sometimes removal of jewelry
· Health clearance: Some providers ask for a “Fit for Work” certificate if applicable
· Experience: Certain providers expect prior practical excavator experience for the shorter or on-site-delivered versions
The pricing above represent how much we charge in Perth for our wide range of courses. If the business requires a trainer to fly to site please contact us for a quote.
Note : After completing any High-Risk Work Licence course, the worker is then required to submit their Notice of Assessment to WorkSafe with a passport photo and their High-Risk Work Application form including their Statement of Attainment within 60 days. If you require Australian Safety and Training Solutions to do this on your behalf, then the cost will be $120 plus GST which will include their passport photo per person.