Heavy Equipment Training School Victoria

Heavy Equipment Training School Victoria - The heavy equipment operator courses will assist the operator in acquiring the required skills and knowledge they will need in order to enter the workforce as an entry level operator. In this twelve week course together with a practicum, you will focus on jobsite fundamentals like for instance: safety, health and environmental training and awareness, machinery maintenance and operation, and use of earth moving techniques in hands-on situations.

Operator training would help individuals work with their selected heavy machine like for example a compactor, grader, loader, a dozer and an excavator. The required skills that an operator would need to work with heavy machinery comprises: excellent problem solving skills, good oral communication skills, excellent spatial ability and good vision, physical strength and stamina, the ability to work alone or well with others in a team and good manual dexterity along with good eye-hand coordination.

Some technical skills are also essential. These are having a general mechanical ability, being able to operate equipment and power tools, knowledge of safe working practices, the ability to follow technical specifications, grade plans and read directions, the ability to make mathematical calculations and basic measurements, and the ability to perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance.

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