Australia is one of the largest countries in the world; it’s the sixth largest by land mass – followed by India at number seven, which is less than half the size of our Great Southern Land.
So, why are you getting a geography lesson in what’s supposed to be an article on earthmoving courses? It’s to prove that Australia is huge, which means it has a lot of earth, which means (you guessed it) we’re in constant demand for earthmovers. Completing an earthmoving course sets you up with a guaranteed steady job. But what do you actually learn? Let’s find out.
- How to dig a trench
Trench digging is one of the biggest components of earthmoving and excavation. Whether it’s for gas pipelines or plumbing applications, trenches are most quickly and easily dug out using excavators… well, after all, we’re way past using shovels, right? After a 3-day course at a top ranking construction training facility like CTI, you’ll be a pro at digging the perfect trench for every application. - Operating a dump truck
As kids, we were all obsessed with dump trucks. There was, and still is, something so cool about collecting a huge amount of gravel and dirt and then dumping it somewhere else; you’ve got a lot of responsibility as a dump truck driver. When you look into earthmoving courses, you’ll find that you can realise that early dream of being a dump truck driver by learning how to operate one. - Become a telehandler driver
The telescopic material handler, or telehandler as it’s frequently called, is like the bigger, cooler cousin of the forklift. It have a similar kind of purpose: it picks large items up and moves them elsewhere. Telehandlers are used to transport unconventionally sized materials, which forklifts can’t access. Learning how to operate a telehandler is a big part of earthmoving courses at CTI. - Compacting
For certain jobs, like civil construction, you’ll need to smooth out those surfaces after having dumped all that dirt. That’s where you’ll use a compactor or roller – like you would’ve seen on Bob the Builder as a kid. Driving a compactor is awesome: you get to smooth out the asphalt on roads, so every time you drive down that road in the future, you’ll get to enjoy your hard work! - Bulk excavation
Bulk excavation, or digging big holes, is another crucial part of what you’ll learn in an earthmoving course. With bulk excavation skills under your belt, you’ll be able to work on anything from residential jobs to major civil projects.
Ready to start studying an earthmoving course? Construction Training International is where it’s at. They’re Melbourne’s best RTO for excavation courses, with highly experienced staff, state-of-the-art facilities and affordable prices to boot. Talk to the construction experts at CTI and enrol today.
