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Services – Surface Excavation

The Services – Surface Excavation course prepares learners to handle diverse support operations in mining environments, from dust control to material transport and lighting. Through theory and practical assessments, learners develop the core competence required to safely manage service equipment in line with mining regulations and safety standards.
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Services – Surface Excavation
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Course Overview

This Skills Programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical abilities to operate service-related mobile machinery in surface mining and quarrying operations. Successful candidates will be able to contribute to safer, more efficient support services across a variety of surface excavation environments.

Entry Requirements

Learners should have prior knowledge and understanding of surface excavation processes. This includes:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy

  • Familiarity with mining environments

  • Physical and medical fitness to operate heavy machinery

  • Compliance with workplace safety protocols

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Skills you'll gain

  • Ability to operate various service and support vehicles in a mining environment

  • Practical knowledge of transporting fuel, explosives, equipment, and personnel

  • Dust suppression, lighting, and dewatering operations

  • Rock breaking and handling using mobile equipment

  • Safe working practices and workplace emergency response

  • Conducting pre-operational checks and maintenance

  • Improved situational awareness and hazard recognition

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Outcome

You will earn a Competency Certificate

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