Mini Excavator Operator Course
Gain mastery in operating mini excavators on building sites. Master machine controls, safety checks, trench digging, utility protection, site traffic management, and crisis handling to excavate precisely, safeguard buried lines, and perform assuredly on home projects. This training equips operators for real-world residential digs with full safety and productivity focus.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate 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 keeping daily records for compliant and efficient work.
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Develop skills
- Safe utility digging: use hand potholing, spotter signals, and 811 guidelines on actual sites.
- Precise mini excavator handling: operate tracks, boom, dipper, and bucket with professional accuracy.
- Trenching and slab groundwork: excavate, step trenches, and level small areas to exact standards without fancy tools.
- Site preparation and traffic management: set up entry paths, spoil piles, and safety barriers on confined plots.
- Emergency handling: manage utility hits, overturn dangers, and incident logs per OSHA requirements.
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