Excavator operator NC II

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.
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)

COURSE STRUCTURE FOR HEAVY EARTH MOVING OPERATORS (Excavator NC-II and III)

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
	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	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
OJT	2. Perform loading and unloading of machine	4.1. 5 Load Excavator 4.1. 6 Unload Excavator	599 Hrs
		Total Duration	672 Hrs
Overall Training duration			977 Hrs