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Actual timing depends on experience, class size and site factors. Typical plans:

Experienced operators (1–2 days)

Day 1 – Induction, theory refresh, site brief, pre‑starts; practical assessment scenarios on each nominated machine.
Day 2 (if required) – Gap training and reassessment or additional machines.

Beginners/limited experience (2–3 days)

Day 1 – Safety, planning, controls/terminology, demonstrations, supervised practice.
Day 2 – Consolidation, attachments, production tasks, troubleshooting; commence assessment.
Day 3 (if required) – Extra practice and final assessment.

Training enrolment minimum: 16+ (with guardian consent if under 18) for off-road/site training; 18+ if any public-road movements are involved.

You will need:

• Construction White Card
• Recent experience evidence for the experienced pathway (e.g., employer letter or logbook)
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• 100 points ID (e.g. Passport & drivers licence 0R Birth Certificate & drivers licence -check web for combinations OR check online for other options). One must be a photo ID.

• LLN: Basic English literacy/numeracy sufficient for safety instructions and paperwork

• Fitness/PPE: Physically able to operate plant; bring long‑sleeve hi‑vis, long pants, steel cap boots, gloves and sun protection; hard hat and eye/ear protection as required

We can deliver at our Rouse Hill facility or onsite. For onsite training, you’ll need:

• Suitable machines in safe working order (excavator, skid steer, roller) with required attachments

• A safe work area large enough for training/assessment tasks and exclusion zones

• Access to any site‑specific PPE/inductions and communication equipment

• Where lifting with excavator is included, appropriate lifting gear and procedures

If you don’t have equipment available, we can discuss hire options.

1) Machines & attachments

• Excavator, skid steer and/or roller in safe working order with seat belts, ROPS/FOPS (where applicable), functioning safety devices and current service log.

• Required attachments available and fit for purpose (e.g., excavator buckets — GP/trench/batter; skid steer bucket/forks/broom if needed; roller type — smooth or padfoot with working vibration/spray where fitted). Quick-hitches must be compliant and safety pins used.

• Fuelled and greased; spill kit available at refuelling point. Keys accessible for start-up/shut-down checks.

2) Work area

• Clear, level training space with adequate room for manoeuvring, stockpiles, loading, reversing and exclusion zones around each machine.

• Defined practical task areas (e.g., trenching/battering pad for excavator; loading/levelling area for skid steer; compactable material pad for roller).

• Safe access/egress for vehicles and pedestrians; suitable lighting for the duration of training.

3) Materials & utilities

• Sufficient material for tasks (e.g., compactable road base for roller; soil/sand/gravel for excavator & skid steer practice). Quantities depend on class size—talk to us and we’ll confirm.

• Water source for dust suppression/roller spray (hose or water cart) where required.

• Waste/spoil management plan (stockpile location or skip/bin).

4) Services & hazards

• Overhead & underground services identified and marked (e.g., BYDA/“Dial Before You Dig” checks completed and documentation available). Comply with local No‑Go Zone requirements for electrical assets.

• Controls in place for traffic interfaces, pedestrians and other site activities (barriers, spotters, signage, TGS if near live traffic).

• Known hazards isolated/controlled (edges, soft ground, trenches, pinch points, overhead obstructions).

5) People & inductions

• Site induction completed for our trainer and all participants; any permits/SWMS signed as per your procedures.

• A designated site contact/supervisor available during the session.

• Spotter available when required by your procedures or risk assessment.

6) Safety equipment & amenities

• PPE: long sleeves, long pants, steel cap boots, gloves, eye/ear protection; hard hats as required.

• First aid kit and emergency response plan/muster point.

• Toilets, drinking water and shade/shelter (and a wet‑weather contingency if outdoors).

7) Documentation to have ready

• Plant risk assessments, daily pre‑start checklists and maintenance/inspection records.

• Any site‑specific SWMS/JSA, permits and traffic guidance scheme if applicable.

• BYDA/service locating evidence (if earthworks are involved).

• For experienced pathway participants: employer letter or logbook evidence of recent hours is recommended.

8) Environmental & neighbours

• Dust, noise and runoff controls in place; consider timing restrictions for local neighbours.

9) Optional (nice to have)

• Extra materials/attachments to contextualise tasks to your work.

• Photos or a short video of the proposed area emailed ahead so we can confirm suitability.

Can’t meet one of these? We can host at our Rouse Hill facility or help you line up equipment/hire options.

• Nationally recognised Statements of Attainment for the units completed:

  • RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations

  • RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

  • RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations

• These units can contribute to RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (elective choices and packaging rules apply).

Any additional requirements and training specifics will be outlined in an email to the participant upon booking confirmation.

Full details of the NRT units

RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations (training.gov.au)

RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations (training.gov.au)

RIIMPO317F – Conduct roller operations (training.gov.au)