COURSE TITLE | Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Operator (Excavator) |
LEVEL | National Certificate (NC)-II and III |
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course consists of a coherent and significant set of competencies required to performed duties of an Excavator Operator in the construction field. High levels of competence are included in this course as per the demand of industry, which will enable learners to become immediately productive as when they enter the labour market.
This course is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes of an individual to become competent as an excavator operator in accordance with industry standard. Upon completion of this course the graduates will be able to work in the construction industry where they can perform basic maintenance of excavator, Operation of excavator, loading and unloading of machine as per the requirement of industry. The course will also prepare the graduates to comply with regulatory and organizational requirements for practicing Occupational Health and Safety procedures. To obtain the qualification of Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Operator (Excavator) NC II and III, all modules and learning outcomes prescribed for this qualification must be achieved. |
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NOMINAL DURATION | 305 Hours Institute training + 672 (OJT)= 977 Hours |
TRAINING PROPORTION | Theory Session: 1:20 Practical Session: 1:6 |
ENTRY REQUIREMENT | · Class X with Pass Certificate Awarded
· Minimum age limit 21 years and above ( As per RSTA Act) · Physically fit and mentally healthy · Good moral character · Basic driving skills |
COURSE OBJECTIVE | Upon completion of all the training modules of Heavy Earth Moving Equipment Operation (Excavator) NC-II course, the trainee will be able to do the following:
· Apply safety rules and regulation in the excavation field · Perform pre and post operation checks in machine · Perform minor maintenance of machine · Carryout excavation works and loading and unloading of machine |
TRAINER QUALIFICATION | · Must undergone ToT on Instructional Methodology
· Must have class XII passed with relevant NC-III certificate holders. · Must possess Excavator operating license · Should have good moral character · Preferably computer literate and; · *Must have at least 5 years job/industry experience ( *Applicable only if Institute hire Instructors or guest lecture from Industry) |
Training Modality | Module Title | Learning outcomes | Nominal Duration |
Institute Training |
1. Practicing Worksite Health and Safely | 1.1.1 Interpret factors affecting health and safety
1.1.2 Apply safe rigging practices 1.1.3 Carryout communication |
54 Hours
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2. Performing Pre and Post Operation Checks | 2.1.1 Perform interior check
2.1.2 Perform exterior check 2.1.3 Perform under hood check 2.1.4 Perform Machine operation check |
32 Hrs | |
3. Performing maintenance | 3.1. 1 Maintain tools and equipment
3.1. 2 Carryout preventive maintenance of machine |
50 Hrs | |
4. Performing Operation | 4.1. 1 March Excavator
4.1. 2 Perform Excavation Work 4.1. 3 Perform rock breaking 4.1. 4 Perform material loading operation |
145 Hrs | |
5. Performing loading and unloading of machine | 4.1. 5 Load Excavator
4.1. 6 Unload Excavator
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24 Hrs | |
Total Duration | 305 Hrs | ||
OJT |
1. Perform Excavation | 4.1. 1 March Excavator
4.1. 2 Perform Excavation Work 4.1. 3 Perform rock breaking 4.1. 4 Perform material loading operation |
73 Hrs |
2. Perform loading and unloading of machine | 4.1. 5 Load Excavator
4.1. 6 Unload Excavator
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599 Hrs | |
Total Duration | 672 Hrs | ||
Overall Training duration |
977 Hrs |