Excavator operator training | Earth moving plant operations training ( call us / WhatsApp; +27731582436) at only R4,000 for 2 weeks training
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The hydraulic excavator is one of the tools increasingly encountered in various sectors and industries, such as forestry, road construction, agriculture and mining. Training of operators is necessary to ensure the desired operating standards, operator safety and maintenance of the machine. This excavator short skills training course has been developed for the benefit of novices and experienced operators who may be expected to operate to legally-required operating standards.
The unit standard forms part of the National Certificate: Construction Plant Operations (SAQA ID 65789). Learners who achieve the course objectives will, upon completion of the course, be able to understand and identify the functions, main components and operating controls of the excavator, carry out daily checks, safety precautions and safe operating procedures according to legislation and company policy, and maintain the necessary documentation required by the employer.
Entry requirements
Grade 9 certificate or ABET level 4 is required to attend this course and a code B national driver’s license is mandatory, if operating on South African roads in accordance with The National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.
**Course content**
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*Introduction to Excavators*
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.
We discuss using excavators and functions of excavators.
*Getting to know the Excavator*
Basic mechanical appreciation
We explain why operators must know the different components of the machine, identify them and explain what the function of each one is and how to check that it is serviceable.
*Excavator safety precautions*
We take learners through general safety precautions regarding the operation of the excavator, maintenance, protection of the machine, handling of its various dangerous components, and working in hazardous environments, such as on looser ground or on inclines.
Daily checks and servicing
We discuss walk-around checks and daily service, weekly or 50 hour service, start-up checks, shutdown procedures and daily checklists for excavators.
Controls, levers, pedals and instruments on excavators
We look at the controls, gauges, warning lights and warning pictorials present on the excavator.
Operating and transporting the excavator
We look at operating techniques and precautions, starting the engine, shifting between forward and reverse, working on inclines, at edges of dumps or on top of large stockpiles, falling over the edge of a dump, moving forward and backward, steering, stopping machine, swing/slew, applications, parking, checks after shutdown, cleaning and transporting the machine.
Legislation and regulations
We look at the legal responsibilities in a nutshell, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and Mine Health and Safety Act of 1996.
Assessment methods
We conduct a formative theoretical assessment at the beginning of the course to gauge the learner’s initial understanding (novices only). At the end of the training, a summative theoretical and practical application assessment is conducted, to find if the learner is competent; if not, additional developmental areas are identified and suggested.
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*Training programme accreditation*
This training programme is accredited with the Construction Education Training Authority (CETA) in accordance with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) unit standard 262744: Operate an excavator.
*MULANI certification policy*
Provided that the entry requirements have been met, and the learner found Competent to operate an excavator the candidate will receive a Certificate of Competence that is valid life-long, excepting where it is the policy of the company to have the articulated excavator operator refreshed every two years.
*SAQA credits allocation*
In addition to being Competent to operate an excavator, candidate operators who have undertaken the necessary notional hours, and provided enrolment procedures have been adhered to, will receive 15 credits towards the National Certificate in Construction Plant Operations, as well as a Statement of Results.
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Skills are attained at the excavator training centre at minimal excavator course fees and operators earn an average salary of R15000 per month. .
Unit Standard No: 262744
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2
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Offers accommodation to students from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN). We have other branch offices in different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.
We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.
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Training is Practical+ Theoretical lessons..y
after training u obtain certificate and onsite operator license
We also offer FREE FORKLIFT course if you do two or more courses
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Requirement
- Copy of your ID / passport
- Two small ID size photos
- Own blanket
- safety Boots
- Course fees
call us +27731582436 for booking & confirmation the exact date you
coming for training, school car picks up all students from Johannesburg
Park station | School is in Germiston Town
NB: school OFFERS FREE ACCOMMODATION TO ALL STUDENTS
