RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

Course Overview

Who Should Enrol?

✔️ New and existing plant operators
✔️ Civil construction, mining, quarrying, and earthmoving workers
✔️ Labourers, apprentices, and entry-level workers requiring excavator skills
✔️ Workers needing a formal Statement of Attainment for site access or VOC
✔️ Employers wanting to verify or upskill staff for excavator operations

What You’ll Learn

✅ Conduct pre-starts, routine inspections, and equipment checks
✅ Identify hazards and implement control measures
✅ Safely operate an excavator for various tasks including: trenching, battering & benching, loading trucks, lifting and moving materials, stockpiling and earthshaping
✅ Select, fit, and use appropriate attachments
✅ Use machine controls smoothly and safely
✅ Follow site communication methods, including hand signals and two-way radios
✅ Shut down and secure equipment according to site and manufacturer requirements

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 excavator course is delivered over 1–2 days, depending on experience.

Approximate Volume of Learning:

Supervised Training & Assessment: 8–12 hours

Unsupervised / Pre-course Study: 2–4 hours

Total Volume of Learning: 10–16 hours

Duration varies depending on learner experience, workplace requirements, and delivery pathway.

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
Multiple-choice and short-answer questions covering WHS, machine operation, and hazard control.

🛠 Practical Demonstration
Conducting equipment inspections and pre-starts
Operating the excavator to perform tasks such as trenching, loading, backfilling, stockpiling, and manoeuvring
Using attachments safely
Following traffic rules, exclusion zones, and communication protocols

📄 Workplace Documentation
Completing risk assessments, SWMS, or operational logs (where required)

All assessment activities meet ASQA’s Rules of Evidence and the unit’s performance evidence, knowledge evidence, and assessment conditions.

Certificate & Outcome

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

🎓 Statement of Attainment for:
RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

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

Career & Job Opportunities

This unit is valuable for roles such as:

🏗️ Excavator Operator
⛏️ Mining and quarrying operator
🚧 Civil construction labourer or plant operator
🏭 Infrastructure and maintenance worker
🌾 Agricultural and rural machinery operator
📦 Council and utility services worker

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