Plant Operation (TLB & Excavator)

Occupational Health, Safety & Logistics · Beginner to Intermediate · Self-paced

An introduction to operating earthmoving plant machinery safely — TLBs, excavators and loaders — for work in South Africa's construction and mining sectors.

What you'll learn

• Identify common types of plant machinery
• Apply operator safety and legal requirements
• Carry out pre-operational inspections
• Understand safe operating techniques
• Know the certification and career pathways

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Plant Machinery
• Module 2: Operator Safety & Legislation
• Module 3: Pre-Operational Inspections
• Module 4: TLB Operation
• Module 5: Excavator Operation
• Module 6: Loaders & Graders
• Module 7: Safe Operating Techniques
• Module 8: Working Near People & Services
• Module 9: Maintenance & Fault Reporting
• Module 10: Certification & Careers
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).