Excavator Operator Training in Uganda
Simply put, an excavator is a heavy machine with a hand-like bucket used for digging, lifting and carrying materials in construction, mining, and agricultural sites.
An excavator has a boom, bucket, cab, and rotating platform that sits on an undercarriage with tracks or wheels.
Overall, the excavator works by using the operator’s control inputs to direct the flow of hydraulic fluid to the different cylinders, which in turn move the boom, dipper, and bucket to excavate material and move it to a different location.
Though it may look intimidating, our well designed excavator operator training shall see you become a certified Excavator professional in just 3-4 weeks depending on whether or not you have a driving permit.
Our excavator training course instructs operators in the best safety and performance practices. The content within this excavator certification program will give operators the knowledge they need to stay safe. By completing this course, operators will understand current health and safety standards, proper operating techniques, and preventative maintenance procedures.
This excavator training course consists of classroom theory, a written test, and hands-on operating experience. All theory-based content is designed and accompanied with a well-illustrated training manual to guide, remind and ensure you are always at par with the modern-approaches. This ensures that operators have a full understanding of operating theory before moving onto practical assessment and learning.
Excavator Training FAQ
How long does it take to learn Excavator operation in Uganda?
You can learn to operate an excavator in three weeks at an excavator school like Friendly Heavy Equipment & Machinery Training School. If you already have a driving permit, you shall be well equipped with all sufficient skills, tips and tricks to become an industry-standard excavator operator.
How much does learning excavator operation cost in Uganda?
A typical excavator training in Uganda or abroad will cost your organization anywhere between Ugx.1,200,000-5,000,000 depending on location, equipment, etc. however, it’s worth the money spent.
How much does an Excavator Operator earn in Uganda?
A typical excavator operator earns about 900,000 Ugandan shillings. This is considered average salary and depending on the employer, nature of work and location, as an Excavator operator, your salary may be between Ugx. 900,000 and 3,600,000.
What is the job of an excavator operator?
An excavator operator or heavy equipment operator uses machines to excavate, clear, move, load and unload materials or cargo. Excavator operators may also use power shovels to excavate rock, ore or other materials from quarries or construction pits. As an Excavator operator, you may consult with other excavator operators or construction foremen on what your duties are to do to get the project’s requirements done efficiently. They also conduct pre-operational checks of their equipment to ensure the work site’s safety.
Are excavators hard to learn?
Learning how to operate may be perceived as difficult than other machines. depending on the individual – but mostly, many student’s find it easy to learn excavator compared to other heavy equipment such as graders. Most excavators make use of one joystick that controls the movement of the arm and another that controls the digger or other attachment. You will need to practice moving both of them in tandem in order to dig with an excavator.
