Course Outline
Legal responsibilities of employers and operators
Types of excavators and grab attachments
Machine components, controls, and instrumentation
Pre-use inspections and routine maintenance checks
Safe start-up, shutdown, and parking procedures
Safe excavator manoeuvring and positioning
Grab operation techniques and load control
Stability, ground conditions, and working near hazards
Working around people, services, and structures
Safe use on slopes and uneven ground
Emergency procedures and incident reporting
Practical operating exercises appropriate to experience level
Suitable For
Novice operators with little or no prior experience
Experienced excavator and grab operators
Operators requiring refresher training or re-certification
Construction, utilities, waste, and civil engineering personnel
Site supervisors responsible for plant operations
Key Features
Training tailored to operator experience level
Strong focus on safe operation and risk reduction
Combination of theory and practical instruction
Delivered in line with health & safety best practice
Practical assessments to confirm competence
Certification provided on successful completion
Course Outcome
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Operate grab excavators safely and confidently
Conduct effective pre-use inspections
Control loads safely and maintain machine stability
Recognise hazards and apply risk control measures
Comply with workplace health & safety requirements
Demonstrate competence appropriate to their experience level
