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The practical/hands-on portion of this training is on-site, our instructor will come to your location and complete training on your equipment.

Excavator

Our complete course combining classroom and practical training will give operators skill in the entire range of this machine’s features.

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Here's what you'll learn

Our professional instructors will teach you:

Safe Productivity and Operation

Components and Control Identification

Safety and Warning Symbols

Pre-Start Procedures

Starting Procedures

After Starting Checks

Machine Shut Down

Stockpiling

Loading Trucks

Stability and Centre of Gravity

Can you answer any or all of the questions below?

At what temperature would you need to use the cold weather start-up procedures?

What are the advantages and limitations of a wheeled excavator?

What components must you check during every pre-trip inspection?

How can attachments (i.e. ripper) affect the machine’s weight and balance?

At which temperature do you need to begin doing cold weather start-ups?

What are the 4 soil types?

Are your drivers making these expensive mistakes?

Not doing an effective, complete pre-trip inspection every time

Not using effective hand signals while operating

Working on embarkments while sloughing danger is present

Not doing different types of start-ups depending on temperature

“Instructor was very clear on his direction and instruction which made it easy to follow out the task given. He was able to answer all my questions and give guidance on areas I struggled with.”

Kyle Stefanyk

City of Salmon Arm

Industry Standards

Our instruction meets or exceeds industry standards

Certifications

Certification documents proficiency and skills

Peer to Peer Training

Facilitated learning peer to peer. Experience counts!

Expert Instructors

Taught by pro instructors who’ve done the job!

Built From Experience

Courses developed by people who’ve done the job

Service First

We are committed to your success, start to finish

Documentation Provided

Materials Provided

Student Book

Test

Operator Training Summary

Certificate of Completion

Practical

Hands-On Activities

Pre-trip Inspection

Operation and Safety

Ditching Fundamentals

Controls Review

Post Operational Procedures

Loading Trucks

Trenching Fundamentals

Spoil Placement

Bank Development

Why Take This Course

The Excavator is often seen as just a big hole digger when, in fact, in the hands of a properly trained operator it is a very versatile machine. An effective operator is one who can maximize the machine’s output without stressing the engine and other components. This not only saves you maintenance costs, but also increases operational efficiency and safety while reducing downtime.

To ensure that your operators are as skilled as they ought to be, both practical and classroom (theoretical) training is recommended. They are both necessary as classroom alone does not allow for an instructor to see and refine an operator’s working skills, and practical training on its own does not afford the operator the opportunity to learn the nuances of the entire range of mechanical, operational and safety features.

Who Should Attend?

Any person who operates an excavator.

A FIT FOR EVERY NEED