Civil Construction Plant Operator

This course will give you the skills and knowledge in the operation of up to 4 types of machinery - skid loaders, articulated front end loaders, rollers and you can pick either excavator or backhoe.

Through a combination of classroom learning and practical training our experienced trainers will teach you to operate and work with heavy earthmoving machinery on a simulated worksite.

On successful completion of this course you will receive certificates of competency for the use of rollers, skid steer loaders, wheeled loader operations and one of excavator or backhoe.

The course runs for six weeks. This time can be reduced if you only choose specific machinery to complete and at the assessors discretion for experienced operators. Contact us to find out more.

You will learn skills including the operation of :

• Rollers
• Skid steer loaders
• Excavators or backhoes 
• Wheeled front end loaders

Units can be completed individually. Please contact our team to discuss your training options.

Successful completion of this course will give you the skills to operate earthmoving machinery. You will receive a certificate of competency for the units you successfully complete.

You may continue furthering your skills in this field with a Certificate III in Civil Construction.

You must be at least 18 years of age to enrol in this course.

Core Units

This course involves accredited units.  You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes.  A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment. 

Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms.  Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance.  You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.

Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).

If you would like to book a place to complete all 4 units, you can book your place and pay online for $2340.

If you would like to book a place to complete specific unit(s) please contact us to book your place. Individual unit costs listed below.

• RIIMPO317F – Conduct Roller Operations - $360
• RIIMPO318F – Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations - $360
• RIIMPO321F – Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Loader Operations - $720
• RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations - $900
• RIIMPO319E – Conduct Backhoe/loader Operations - $900

Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:

• Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
• Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
• In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
• Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.

There are 5 simple steps when booking a short course with us. 

1. Book – Book online and complete our enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au 
2. Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
3. Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
4. Assessment – Some courses require a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. We’ll let you know if it’s needed.
5. Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.

If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.

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