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.

The course is designed for telecommunications workers, contractors and other personnel whose work may place them near electricity supply assets. Learners develop an understanding of electricity supply systems, electrical hazards, health and safety responsibilities, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and the key safety requirements that apply when working around electricity infrastructure.

Training covers identification of common electricity supply systems and network components, safe working practices, hazard and risk management, electrical safety distances, PPE requirements, and relevant electricity industry legislation, codes and industry guidance including SM-EI.

The Besafe WTC1 programme includes the following NZQA unit standards:

• US 10507 – Use personal protective equipment in an electricity supply environment – Level 2, 4 credits.
• US 10508 – Identify electricity systems used in the electricity supply industry – Level 2, 6 credits.
• US 18038 – Describe health and safety duties on electricity supply sites – Level 2, 5 credits.
• US 12300 – Demonstrate knowledge of safety statutes and codes used in the electricity supply industry – Level 2, 6 credits.

Assessment includes theory and practical activities appropriate to the unit standards. On successful completion, achieved unit standards are reported to NZQA and learners receive a Besafe Training course certificate.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify common electricity supply systems, electric lines, operating voltages, conductors, cables and network structures.
• Recognise electrical hazards and understand appropriate controls when working around electricity supply infrastructure.
• Describe the health and safety duties of PCBUs and workers on electricity supply sites.
• Select, inspect, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Understand relevant electricity industry legislation, safety requirements, codes and industry guidance.
• Apply the foundational electrical safety knowledge expected of workers operating in or around the Chorus network.