Overview
RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations covers the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, prepare for and operate a hydraulic excavator in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes pre-operational checks, excavation and digging operations, safe load and material handling, attachment use, operator maintenance and shutdown procedures across mining, civil construction and heavy industry environments.
This unit is drawn from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and is delivered via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing and site-specific entry requirements vary by employer, site and state, confirm requirements with your workplace before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Plant operators in mining, civil construction and heavy industry required to operate a hydraulic excavator as part of their role
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for site entry or compliance purposes
- Operators looking to extend their plant ticket to include hydraulic excavator operations
- Site supervisors and project personnel overseeing excavation activities
What You’ll Learn
- Plan and prepare for hydraulic excavator operations in line with site requirements and safety procedures
- Conduct pre-operational checks to confirm equipment safety and functionality
- Operate the excavator to safely perform digging, trenching and material handling tasks
- Select and use attachments correctly for different operational tasks
- Identify and manage hazards and risks associated with excavator operations
- Perform routine operator maintenance to maintain equipment reliability
- Assess and respond to changing site conditions during operations
- Complete all required operational records and documentation
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety and be physically capable of completing practical plant operation tasks.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and theoretical questioning. Assessment covers pre-operational checks, excavation and material handling tasks, attachment selection and use, hazard identification and risk control, and completion of operational documentation. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $800. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO301E Conduct hydraulic excavator operations.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.