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

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus

Locations

• Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic Campus)
• Shepparton Vic

When You Can Start

Apply online now. Note: If course dates are not yet available OR aren't at your preferred location, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ button to be notified when future course dates are scheduled, or to chat to our friendly Customer Experience team.

Duration

3 Days

Schedule

Logic Campus - 45 Albertson Road, Barnawartha North 2024 Dates: 25-27 Nov (Mon-Wed) 9-11 Dec (Mon-Wed)

Time: 8am-4.30pm

Logic Campus - 45 Albertson Road, Barnawartha North 2025 Dates: 12-14 Mar (Wed-Fri) 14-16 Apr (Mon-Wed) 10-12 Jun (Tue-Thu) 14-16 Jul (Mon-Wed)

Time: 8am-4.30pm

Shepparton Campus - 145 Wanganui Road, Shepparton 2025 Dates: 17-21 Jan (Fri-Tue) 28-30 Jan (Tue-Thu)

Time: 8am-4.30pm

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

Compulsory Units

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations

Certification

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

Fees

Fee For Service $1,750.00 (Tuition $1,750.00, Materials $0.00)

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

Apply via the ‘Apply online now’ button in the course information page. If the course is not available for online application, please submit your details via the ‘Enquire Now’ form and you will be notified when course dates are available. Also please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience team on 1300 698 233 or email: info@wodongatafe.edu.au.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.