Skid Steer and Excavator for Beginners

Overview

This short course of 3 days provides the practical operation in both Skid Steer and Excavator. Designed for those who have very little, or no, experience in operating skid steers or excavators. You will learn how to:

• plan and prepare the site
• pre-operational checks on the equipment
• lifting, carrying and placing materials
• selecting, removing and fitting attachments
• relocating the machine
• carrying out operator maintenance

Duration

3 Days

Requirements

• You must be at least 17 years old
• Reasonable fitness to climb in and out of the machine.
• Students required to wear long pants of a sturdy nature, enclosed footwear and sun/wet weather protection.

There is a requirement to complete pre-course study. The pre-course study will be provided to you once you are enrolled into the course. Bring this with you on Day 1 of the course.

Please also note there are NO canteen facilities available at either the Logic Campus or Shepparton Campus. Logic has vending machines with limited options available and both locations have Service Stations located within 5 minutes drive. Alternatively both Campuses have a student kitchen facility with fridge and microwave.

Assessment

There are 2 components:

Formative assessment made up of 2 components - Written Questions and Observation

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive an AQF Statement of Attainment and HRW licence as well as a photo competency card.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the Apply Now tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Civil construction Local councils Earthmoving operator Building and construction Forestry Government contracts Road construction

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process