This training provides a classroom presentation, written test, hands-on practice and skills testing session. The classroom portion focuses on key information needed for safe operation of an excavator. The hands-on portion provides the opportunity to practice skills in a safe environment under the direct observation and coaching of our professional instructors. Operator skills will be evaluated using industry standards. The training is not make or model specific but covers concepts common to most types of excavators.

Training Topics

Upon completion of this training program, you will be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in:

• Excavator basics
• Rules and regulations
• Types, main parts and their functions
• Safety systems
• Pre-use inspection
• Safe operating procedures
• Limitations, hazards and controls

This training program focuses on the needs of the “end user”, and upon successful completion, will provide an operator’s certificate and a wallet card. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the theory test.

This course is applicable to Canadian standards and regulations.