Excavator + Skid Steer Training Package

RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations
RIIMPO318F - Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
RIIHAN308F - Load and unload plant

Our excavator and skid steer training package is designed to make you ready or up-skilled for the construction industry. This course combines practical experience and theoretical knowledge in small class sizes at one of our industry training sites, allowing for efficient learning of excavator and skid steer loader operating skills. Elevate your expertise in earthmoving operations and prepare for success.

3 days

Ballarat, Bendigo, Sale, Traralgon

Please enrol below or call ACE Training today on 1800 456 094 to speak with our team.

Over this course, you’ll learn the essential skills needed for the safe and proficient operation of two earthmoving machines. This includes planning and preparing; conducting equipment pre-operational checks; operating the machine; lifting, carrying and placing materials; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; relocating the machine and carrying out operator maintenance. Our courses are specially designed to teach students to work safely and efficiently so that they can succeed throughout their career and become ready in the construction industry.

Learn how to operate earthmoving machines with ACE Training. Small class size of only three students per trainer.

ACE Training’s trainers are some of the best in the industry, so you can be sure you are learning from the best trainers when it comes to teaching you how to operate an excavator safely and efficiently.

Enquire today. Contact us for enterprise solutions or offsite training.

Course Details

ACE Training will deliver the training through classroom instruction and in realistic learning environments. Successful students who pass the assessment by our qualified assessor will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for:

RIIMPO320F Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
RIIHAN308F Load and Unload Plant

ACE Training’s qualified assessors will assess the participants’ competence through a series of knowledge questions, observation, and practical demonstrations. A full course overview will be provided upon completion of the enrolment process.

Class size minimums apply.

Eligibility and Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 16+ at the time of course commencement.
Applicants must have photo identification.
Applicants must have a USI Number (Unique Student Identifier).
Applicants must have safety footwear & a hi-vis shirt/vest.

Resources

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

ACE Training has reviewed the structure and delivery of this unit and determined that Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is not offered for this course.

Due to the short duration of the program, the time and effort required for a student to gather sufficient evidence and complete a formal RPL application is likely to exceed the time it would take to complete the training and assessment. In addition, the RTO resources required to assess and validate RPL applications for this course make the process not viable or efficient in this context.

This decision aligns with the guidance outlined in the Outcome Standards Policy Guidance (Standards for RTOs 2025), which recognises that RPL may not be appropriate or practical in all circumstances.

ACE Training is committed to transparency and fairness. Information regarding RPL is also available in our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, which is available on our resources page. In addition, our administrative team is available to discuss this with students upon request.

Additional Fees

If further training and/or reassessment is required, additional fees will apply and may be up to the full course fee. Please contact us for further information.

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Call us at 1800 456 094
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Name	Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost
Excavator Skid Steer Training Package	23 – 25 November 2026	07:45 am – 04:00 pm	Ballarat Campus	1	$1,450.00	Enrol
Excavator Skid Steer Training Package	16 – 18 December 2026	07:45 am – 04:00 pm	Bendigo Campus	2	$1,450.00	Enrol

Ballarat

Bendigo

Sale

Traralgon

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