Excavator Operator Training School

Our excavator operator training program followed by a career as a heavy equipment operator can lead to life-changing possibilities.

Course details.

Unit Standard No: 262744
Unit Standard
Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2

Modules for excavator driver course include

Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of a excavator.
Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
Starting and shutting down excavator.
Operating excavator.
Transporting excavator to and from the site.

Why Denotech Excavator Training School?

International School

We train operators from all over southern Africa and our operator certificates and licenses are internationally recognized.

Start Anytime

Our training centers are always open to register and train new operators. We even open on the weekend for those who cant get time during weekdays.

Free Accommodation

We provide free accommodation to clients who come from outside the country or far from the training school.

Free Transport

We also provide free transportation to trainees to and from the training site. Those who are being accommodated by the school.

Job Assistance

We assist all our trained operators to find jobs. We thus encourage companies to contact us if they need good operators.

We accept Half payments

A client can pay 50% of the fees and start training. The balance can be cleared before the learner goes for practicals.

What does an Excavator do?

1. Earthmoving
Many people know excavators for their usefulness in earthmoving. Their signature bucket attachments have teeth-like edges that enable the machine to dig and scoop earth. The earthmoving applications for excavators include:
a)Trench digging:
b)Landscape grading:
2. Material Handling When an operator attaches a clamp attachment to an excavator, it becomes a powerful tool in material handling.
3. Demolition Using a breaker attachment, an excavator can perform various demolition tasks
4. Underground Excavation Also known as tunneling, underground excavation involves creating underground passageways through digging.
5. Amphibious and Underwater Operations
6. Debris Removal Attachments such as buckets and clamps enable excavators to pick up debris in removal applications.

Duties of an Excavator Operator

Driving trucks to the destination site.
Pulling levers or turning cranks to tilt the body and dump the truck’s contents.
Inspecting the truck from tyres, lights and brakes to fuel, oil and water.
Performing pre- and post-trip inspections.
Keeping the truck clean and in good working order.
Inspecting material to ensure it has been loaded correctly and securely.
Reviewing shipping documents to verify data is accurate.
Maintaining a driver log.

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“Denotech Training institute is undoubtedly the best School in South Africa for it’s commitment and responsibility towards its clients.”

Sophia