RIIMPO320F Excavator Ticket Course Wollongong & Illawarra
Fast-Track Excavator Tickets & Practical Training in Wollongong & the Illawarra.
Get hands-on machine seat-time and earn your nationally recognised excavator operations ticket. Complete your practical training for just $650.00 at our fully equipped training pad, with all earthmoving machinery provided.
Get On the Controls: Real Seat-Time with Included Machinery
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All-Inclusive Individual Flat Rate ($650.00): Full access to industry-compliant, modern earthmoving excavators is completely included at our yard. There are absolutely no hidden machine hire fees or equipment sourcing delays.
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Spacious Practical Training Pad: Learn by doing. Our dedicated facility allows you to master pre-start inspections, deep trenching, leveling, bulk loading, and rapid attachment changes in a secure, non-simulated environment.
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Nationally Recognised RII Competency: Walk away with an official, nationwide-valid Statement of Attainment and photo competency card, instantly satisfying compliance metrics on major commercial, civil, and mining infrastructure sites.
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Mobile On-Site Group Training & VOCs: Need to ticket a crew? Our accredited trainers bring the compliance frameworks and assessment tools directly to your active civil worksite anywhere in NSW, utilising your internal fleet to eliminate logistical downtime.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate excavator operations to lift carry and place materials.
This unit applies to those working in site based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent.
- 5 Days depending on experience (that can be verified)
- 7am – 3pm
- $650.00 per person. Full machine access is included at our dedicated practical training facility. (Note: For corporate on-site group bookings, we can utilise your site fleet)
- Locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- Implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of civil construction excavator operations including:
- Conducting pre-start checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- Carrying out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures
- Driving and operating the equipment to site conditions
- Applying safe work practices and identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- Applying problem solving and troubleshooting techniques
- Applying levelling techniques
- Selecting and using the required tools and equipment
- Working safely around other machines and personnel
- Applying methods of changing machine attachment
- Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
- You Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt.
- Tea and Coffee is provided (If course is held at our facility)
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Re -assessment
- In the event of cancellation or withdrawal
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by AllOnsite Training and Assessment is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment within 1 full business day prior program commencement OR after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
Q: Is an excavator ticket the same as a SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence?
A: No. Excavators fall under the national Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) training package (RIIMPO320F) rather than a traditional SafeWork NSW High Risk Work Licence (like a forklift or scaffolding ticket). Upon successful completion at AOTA, you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment and a photo competency card, allowing you to operate excavators on civil sites Australia-wide.
Q: Can I get my excavator ticket with zero prior experience?
A: Absolutely. AOTA accommodates all skill levels. Our standard course pathway combines flexible theory with extensive practical operating time at our facility. Our certified trainers will guide you through pre-start checks, levelling, trenching, and attachment changes until you are fully competent.
Q: Do you offer excavator VOCs (Verification of Competency) for commercial sites?
A: Yes. We provide streamlined Excavator VOC assessments for construction, mining, and civil companies. We can send an accredited assessor directly to your job site anywhere in NSW to verify your operators’ current competencies, minimising company liability and project downtime.
Q: How does the administrative and assessment process work on the training day?
A: On the morning of your practical block, you must present standard proof of identity and a verified Unique Student Identifier profile. Because training involves operating real, live heavy machinery on a functioning dirt training pad, you are strictly required to wear worksite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—specifically steel-capped safety boots, durable work clothing, and a high-visibility shirt or vest.