Excavation – Surface Excavation

This comprehensive programme empowers operators with the knowledge and skills required to carry out excavation tasks in surface mining and quarrying environments. With a focus on safety, machine operation, and productivity, learners will be trained on various specialised machines to meet the industry's high standards.
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Course Overview

This Skills Programme is designed to equip learners with the skills to operate excavation machinery safely and effectively in surface mining and quarrying operations. It focuses on both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with a variety of excavating equipment.

Entry Requirements

  • Basic understanding of surface excavation operations

  • Physically fit and medically cleared to operate heavy machinery

  • Basic literacy and numeracy

  • Prior exposure to surface or construction environments is advantageous

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Skills you'll gain

  • Safe and efficient operation of excavation equipment including TLBs, loaders, draglines, and hydraulic excavators

  • Site preparation and excavation techniques

  • Equipment maintenance and inspections

  • Identification of safety risks and application of hazard controls

  • Emergency preparedness and response

  • Basic fire-fighting and first-aid capabilities

  • Understanding mining and excavation site protocols

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Outcome

You will earn a Competency certificate

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