Mini Excavator Operator Course
Gain mastery in operating mini excavators on building sites. Acquire knowledge of controls, inspections, trenching, utility protection, traffic management, and emergency procedures to excavate precisely, safeguard buried services, and perform confidently on housing developments. This training equips operators for safe, productive work in tight spaces with full regulatory compliance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Mini Excavator Operator Training provides hands-on skills to operate 2-3 tonne machines safely and effectively on compact housing sites. Cover pre-start checks, machine controls, safe mounting, then progress to digging trenches, preparing slabs, handling spoil, and ensuring edge safety. Gain expertise in locating utilities, following 811 protocols, OSHA excavation standards, coordinating with spotters, managing emergencies, and completing daily logs for controlled, compliant, and efficient work.
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Develop skills
- Safe utility digging: use potholing, spotters, and 811 guidelines on actual sites.
- Mini excavator handling: operate tracks, boom, arm, and bucket with precise control.
- Trenching and slab preparation: dig, bench, and level small areas to standards without lasers.
- Site preparation and traffic management: set up access, spoil areas, and barriers for confined spaces.
- Emergency handling: manage utility hits, overturn risks, and incident reports per OSHA.
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