FACE SHOVEL OPERATOR TRAINING
Face Shovel Operator Training School – TETA & QCTO Accredited. Operate A Face Shovel
Get Certified to Operate Face Shovels and Heavy Mining Machinery Across South Africa
Welcome to one of South Africa’s top Face Shovel Operator Training Schools, proudly accredited by TETA (Transport Education Training Authority) and QCTO (Quality Council for Trades and Occupations). We specialize in training highly skilled, safety-focused operators for the mining and construction industries.
Our main training facility is located in Pretoria, with fully equipped branches throughout South Africa to make certified face shovel training accessible to learners and companies nationwide.
Unit Standard No: 262746
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 2
Duration: 5–10 days (based on whether you are a novice or refresher)
🎓 Certificate: Nationally recognized TETA-accredited certificate issued upon successful completion
Our Face Shovel Operator Training Covers:
This course is ideal for individuals aiming to start a career in surface mining or expand their machinery operating skills.
- Introduction to face shovel machine operations
- Machine components, functions, and controls
- Pre-start inspection and daily maintenance
- Safe operation in mining environments
- Loading and digging techniques
- Working on slopes, benches, and in confined areas
- Compliance with mine safety and legal requirements
- Final assessment and TETA/QCTO-aligned certification
Why Choose Our Face Shovel Training School?
TETA & QCTO Accredited – Receive a nationally recognized certificate
Hands-On Practical Experience – Train using real equipment in simulated work environments
Qualified Instructors – Learn from industry-experienced trainers
Flexible Training Options – Individual, group, and on-site corporate training available
Nationwide Presence – Branches in major cities across South Africa
Multi-Machine Training – Upskill with additional construction and mining operator courses
👷♂️ Who Should Enroll?
Aspiring machine operators in mining and civil engineering
Workers seeking TETA/QCTO certification
Construction or mining companies upskilling employees
Youth development and government training programs
With a focus on safety, skill, and national compliance, our Face Shovel Operator Training prepares you for success in real mining and construction operations. Our graduates are job-ready and recognized across the industry.
🚜 We Also Offer Training For:
Expand your career opportunities with certified training in:
Excavator Operator
Front-End Loader
TLB (Tractor-Loader-Backhoe)
Bulldozer
Dump Truck (ADT)
Water Cart
Grader
Forklift & Reach Truck
Combine multiple courses and become a multi-skilled, job-ready operator.
Nationwide Training – We’re Near You
While our main campus is based in Pretoria, our training school operates across South Africa with branches.
We have branches in multiple locations in South Africa and train all students from Gauteng, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Germiston, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Randburg, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Soweto, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Mpumalanga, Emalahleni, Witbank, Nelspruit, Secunda, North West, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg,
In Limpopo, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Musina, Phalaborwa, Polokwane, Seshego, Sibasa, Thabazimbi, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Empangeni, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Ulundi, Umlazi, Eastern Cape, Alice, Butterworth, East London, Graaff-Reinet, Grahamstown, King William’s Town, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Uitenhage, Zwelitsha, Free State, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Parys, Phuthaditjhaba, Sasolburg, Virginia, Welkom, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kuruman, Port Nolloth, Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Worcester.
Accommodation to students from these locations is available. We provide free job assistance to all our students after the training.
PRETORIA OFFICE
296 PRETORIUS ST
PRETORIA CBD
012 023 0132
JOHANESBURG OFFICE,
207 PRESIDENT ST
GERMISTON CBD
064 978 5630
