RIIMPO301E – Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations

Course Overview

Who Should Enrol?

✔️ Workers required to operate a hydraulic excavator
✔️ Civil construction, mining, and infrastructure personnel
✔️ New or existing plant operators seeking formal competency
✔️ Labourers and apprentices progressing into plant operation roles
✔️ Employers requiring verification of competency (VOC support)

What You’ll Learn

✅ Conduct pre-operational checks and inspections
✅ Identify hazards and apply risk control measures
✅ Safely operate a hydraulic excavator
✅ Perform excavation, trenching, lifting, and loading tasks
✅ Work safely around services, people, and other plant
✅ Operate attachments in accordance with manufacturer instructions
✅ Communicate effectively with spotters and work crews
✅ Shut down, secure, and maintain equipment correctly

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

🔹 Minimum Age:  Participant must be at least 16 years of age.

🔹 English Language: Participants must complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure they can meet course requirements. We offer LLN assistance, learning support, and referrals to other services. Speak with our team before enrolment if you require additional assistance.
🔹 Physical Fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is required for the practical components.
🔹 Identification: Valid photo ID, please refer to page 9 of Evidence of Identity document.
🔹 USI Requirement: Participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to enrol. Visit www.usi.gov.au for more info. Corrsafe verifies each USI with the Registrar prior to use, in accordance with the Student Identifiers Act.
🔹 PPE: Participants must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high-visibility shirt or vest, and closed in shoes. Training will be conducted using an industry-standard telescopic materials handler, relevant attachments, and compliant PPE. Corrsafe can supply PPE (hi-vis and steel-cap boots) if required.

📋 Note: All participants complete a brief Learner Suitability Self-Assessment at the start of the course to confirm their readiness and identify any support needs.

Course Duration & Volume of Learning

A typical hydraulic excavator course is delivered over:

🔹 1 day for experienced operators
🔹 1–2 days for new or inexperienced learners

Delivery Options

Corrsafe offers flexible delivery options to suit learner and workplace needs:

🔹 Face-to-Face at Corrsafe’s Bowen facility (65 Bootooloo Road)

🔹 Workplace Delivery – training delivered on-site at your workplace

🔹 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) for experienced operators

👉 Training and assessment are conducted directly by Corrsafe. We do not use third-party providers.

Assessment Methods

Assessment includes:

📖 Knowledge assessment (written and/or online)
🛠 Practical demonstration of excavator operation, including:

Pre-start inspections
Safe manoeuvring and excavation tasks
Lifting, loading, and placement of materials
Hazard identification and risk controls

📄 Completion of relevant workplace documentation (e.g. SWMS or risk assessments where applicable)

All assessment tasks align with the unit requirements, Principles of Assessment, and Rules of Evidence.

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

🎓 Statement of Attainment for:

RIIMPO301E – Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operation

This unit is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is accepted across civil construction, mining, earthmoving, council operations, and infrastructure projects.

Career & Job Opportunities

This unit is valuable for roles such as:

🚜 Hydraulic Excavator Operator
🏗️ Civil construction plant operator
⛏️ Mining and quarry operations worker
🚧 Infrastructure and utilities services operator
🏭 Earthmoving and site preparation worker
🌱 Agriculture and landscaping machinery operator

Why Choose Corrsafe?

🏆 Corrsafe RTO 40621 is a well-established training provider with extensive experience in safety training.
🏆 Our trainers are highly qualified with real-world experience in high-risk industries.
🏆 We offer flexible training solutions, including on-site and group bookings.
🏆 Our training facilities are equipped with industry-standard resources.

Refund / Fee Policy Disclosure

A full breakdown of fees, inclusions, payment options, and our refund policy is available in our Student Handbook or upon request.

Learner Wellbeing & Support

At Corrsafe Enterprises (RTO 40621), we support the whole learner not just their assessments. If you’re facing challenges, we’re here to help.
Support Available:

We’re committed to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that helps every learner thrive.

Enrolment Process

We make enrolling in our training courses simple and efficient. Follow the steps below to secure your place in a course. 

Face-to-Face Training

1️⃣ Select your preferred training date from the options below.
2️⃣ Complete the online enrolment form.
3️⃣ Receive a booking confirmation with all relevant course details.

📞 Phone: 07 47 852 850   📧 Email: admin@corrsafe.com.au