Mini Excavator Operator Course
Gain mastery in operating mini excavators on construction sites. The course teaches machine controls, pre-use inspections, trenching techniques, utility protection measures, traffic management planning, and emergency response protocols. This enables precise digging, safeguarding of underground utilities, and confident performance on residential projects, all aligned with safety regulations for optimal site productivity.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Mini Excavator Operator Training Course equips you with hands-on skills to operate 2–3 ton machines safely and productively on compact residential sites. You will cover pre-start checks, machine controls, safe mounting, trenching, slab preparation, spoil handling, and edge stabilisation. Gain expertise in utility detection, 811 protocols, OSHA excavation standards, spotter coordination, emergency procedures, and daily logs to ensure every excavation is safe, regulated, and efficient.
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Develop skills
- Safe utility excavation: implement potholing, spotters, and 811 protocols on actual sites.
- Mini excavator operation: control tracks, boom, arm, and bucket with professional accuracy.
- Trenching and slab preparation: excavate, bench, and level small areas to exact specifications without lasers.
- Site preparation and traffic management: organise access routes, spoil areas, and barriers for confined spaces.
- Incident management: address utility strikes, overturn risks, and near-misses following OSHA guidelines.
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