Mechanical Excavator Course
Gain essential skills for safe and productive excavator operation in high-risk environments. Covering inspections, PPE and site setup, precise positioning, effective trenching and loading, plus hazard management and shutdowns, this course ensures you reduce risks, safeguard teams, and handle earthmoving tasks proficiently on Zambian worksites.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to safely and efficiently operate mechanical excavators on challenging sites. You'll master pre-start checks, PPE preparation, site management, trenching, stockpiling, loading, backfilling, hazard identification, stability control, traffic management, compliance, and shutdown processes for confident, incident-free operations.
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Develop skills
- Perform thorough excavator inspections for reliable and safe operation.
- Set up secure work areas and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Plan machine placement, trenching, and truck positioning for stability and speed.
- Execute precise trenching, stockpiling, and efficient loading techniques.
- Control risks effectively and conduct proper shutdown procedures at end of shift.
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