Take your skills to the next level with nationally recognised Skid Steer and Excavator courses at Great Heavy Driving School in Brisbane. Whether you’re starting a career in construction, civil works, or earthmoving, our hands-on training equips you with all of the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate heavy machinery safely and efficiently. Our course provides real-world learning in line with Australian safety standards, delivered by experienced trainers, ensuring you’re confident and job-ready.
Skid Steer and Excavator courses are run at the same time. You'll receive training in your choice of Skid Steer or Excavator.
Skid Steer
This nationally recognised training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate a Skid Steer Loader and work in a range of different working environments.
Excavator
This nationally recognised training course gives participants the necessary skills and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate an Excavator and work in different working environments including earthmoving, civil construction industries.
2 days training
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We offer on-site training for your workplace
RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations (Release 1)
RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
Our training combines classroom theory with practical, on-site learning tailored to each machine:
No prior heavy machinery experience is required. Our training is designed for beginners and includes both theoretical learning and practical, hands-on operation.
Courses are scheduled to run at the same time, so if you would like to complete both of them you will need to come back a second time.
Training at our school uses modern machinery. For on-site workplace training, employers must supply the machine and attachments.
Industries such as earthmoving, civil construction, mining, and landscaping all require licensed operators for heavy machinery, opening up a wide range of career opportunities.