Plant Operations

In accordance with WHS laws in NSW, SafeWork NSW Licences are no longer issued. Employers (or controllers of a plant) must ensure that operators have received adequate information and training to minimise the health and safety risk.

DATS offers formal face-to-face training & assessment in: 

Tractor - RIIMPO315E Conduct tractor operations 

Roller - RIIMPO317F Conduct roller operations 

Skid Steer - RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations 

Backhoe/loader - RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations 

Excavator - RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations 

Wheeled Front End Loader - RIIMPO321F Conduct civil construction wheeled front end loader operations 

Tracked Front End Loader - RIIMPO322E Conduct civil construction tracked front end loader operations 

Tip Truck – RIIVEH304D Conduct tip truck operations 

Dozer - RIIMPO323E Conduct civil construction dozer operations 

Grader - RIIMPO324F Conduct civil construction grader operations 

Scraper - RIIMPO325E Conduct civil construction scraper operations 

Water cart - RIIMPO326E Conduct water vehicle operations 

Articulated Haul Truck - RIIMPO337E Conduct articulated haul truck operations 

Rigid Haul Truck - RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations*   

Course Delivery 

Training & Assessment - For applicants with little or no experience, who do NOT hold a previous licence:   After enrolment and payment of required deposit, A learner guide and review questions will be provided to the student prior to course commencement. These must be read through, competed and brought to the course. Student attends 1 day of face to face theory and practical training. On completion of training, the student will be issued with a logbook, which is to be completed on the job by a supervisor who holds the relevant qualification or licence. Once the student has completed the nominated hours of supervised experience (as determined by the trainer, based on the student’s level of experience), and the supervisor is confident the student has reached the required level of knowledge in the safety and operation of the machine, the student can book in for their final review and assessment.   Note: If the student is unable to obtain on the job experience or employment to undertake the required logbook hours, DATS can arrange skills training with our trainer for an additional fee. It is expected that a student with very little or no experience would need to undertake the nominal hours* of supervised work experience to acquire the necessary skills to be competent in the unit.  Techniques used to enable judgements to be made regarding a student’s competency include direct observation checklists, verbal and written questioning and practical tasks.   *Nominal hours: Dozer/Grader                                         240 hours Backhoe/ Excavator                              200 hours Front-end Loader/Scraper                   160 hours Skid steer/Roller                                        80 hours Tractor/Tip Truck                                       60 hours Water Vehicle/Articulated Haul Truck/Rigid Haul Truck               40 hours   Assessment Only - For applicants WITH SUFFICIENT EXPERIENCE who may or may not hold a previous licence or competency and wish to be assessed for the Unit of Competency (if approved):   Prior to enrolment, students must provide as much evidence as possible as to their experience operating the machine, e.g. a signed letter from an employer on company letterhead, or an old licence and a Referee Testimonial /Third Party Report (available from DATS). Once the student has provided adequate evidence of prior experience on the machine, they can submit their enrolment along with payment, and a Learner Guide will be issued for study purposes. Student attends a face to face review of their theory and practical skills. On completion of the review, if the student is deemed to have sufficient knowledge and practical ability, their final assessment will be conducted.   Course Content The course outlines the following: ·        Plan and prepare for operations ·        Conduct machine operation ·        Lift, carry and place materials (if applicable) ·        Select, fit and remove attachments (if applicable) ·        Prepare to relocate the machine (if applicable) ·        Carry out maintenance ·        Conduct housekeeping activities   Course Requirements Students must have a valid USI Good English language and literacy skills Appropriate clothing, including a hi-visibility shirt/vest and enclosed shoes or boots Adequate health and fitness to carry out tasks safely   Course Fees All enrolments are considered tentative until payment has been received. Course Outcome Upon successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in the relevant unit of competency.