Excavator and Skid Steer

The Civil Construction Excavator and Skid Steer Operations program equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for secure and efficient use of excavator and skid steer operations. From initial preparation and planning to equipment shutdown procedures, this training ensures proficiency, ensuring that you can safely operate both machines across multiple scenarios.

Skills and knowledge gained to work in the Civil Construction Industry. This qualification reflects the  role of a skilled operator working with civil construction plant, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. The individual may provide theoretical advice and support a team.

Course Code

0417PLANTIX

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

4 days

Location

Yallourn

Times

8:00am - 4:00pm

Career opportunities

Job roles could include working on subdivisions, bridge works, railways, renewable energy
infrastructure, sewerage and drainage, electrical infrastructure, and pipeline and recreation works.

Develop experience with a range of equipment such as excavators, front end loaders, rollers, skid
steer loaders and other civil construction machinery

Opportunities for further study

  • Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision
  • Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
  • Advanced Diploma Engineering Technology (Civil)
  • Bachelor Civil Engineering

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

  • RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
  • RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026. National Provider Number 0417