Course Category: r_WTC

Besafe Trainings Digger Operator course is a training program designed to teach individuals how to safely and effectively operate a digger or excavator.

The course will cover topics such as machine safety, pre-operation checks, operating procedures, and basic maintenance. This is the course for you if you’re looking for a change of industry or just want to get more experience under the guidance of an industry professional.

This is a two-day course, you will also gain your Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement.

During the course, participants will learn how to:

– Operate the digger in a safe and controlled manner

– Carry out pre-operation checks on the machine

– Plan and carry out digging and excavation tasks

– Use the machine to move and place materials

– Conduct basic maintenance tasks, such as greasing and fueling the machine

– Identify potential hazards and take appropriate safety measures

Course Delivery:
Delivered over two days through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical activities using real machinery. The course includes the required content to achieve your Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers (W, T, R) endorsements.

Develop the skills required to safely climb and work on electricity network structures and carry out pole top rescue operations. This two-day course combines practical working at heights training with specialised training for electricity network environments, including safe climbing techniques, correct use of fall protection equipment, and emergency rescue procedures from electrical structures.

The training focuses on practical application and industry best practice to ensure participants can work confidently and safely when operating at height on electricity network infrastructure.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will develop knowledge and practical skills in:

• Hazard identification and risk management when working at height

• Correct selection, inspection, and fitting of safety harnesses and fall protection equipment

• Safe climbing techniques on electricity network structures

• Work positioning and safe work practices when working on poles and structures

• Emergency planning and response when working at height

• Practical pole top rescue techniques from electrical structures

Course Delivery

This course is delivered over two days with a strong focus on practical training and assessment.

Day 1

NZQA Unit Standard 23229 – Use a safety harness for personal fall prevention when working at height (4 credits)

Day 2

NZQA Unit Standard 10509 – Climb and work on electricity network structures (6 credits)

NZQA Unit Standard 17025 – Carry out a rescue from an electrical structure (2 credits)

Training includes both classroom learning and practical exercises, allowing participants to demonstrate competency using industry-standard equipment and rescue techniques.

Pre-Requisites

Participants must hold the following First Aid NZQA unit standards:

• 6401 & 6402

Recommended skills and knowledge

• Unit Standard 10507 – Use personal protective equipment in an electricity supply environment or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.