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How to Operate a Mini Excavator: Level 1

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About this course

These 18 lessons are designed to teach newer operators about mini excavators, one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on the jobsite. They’ll learn key terms, machine parts, operating techniques—like how to rake, tram, and dig trenches—and more. Armed with this knowledge, they’ll be even better team players on their crews.
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Lessons found in this course:

Machine Basics

2 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

What Does a Mini Excavator Do?

Components of a Mini Excavator

Terms You Should Know

1 Lesson

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Lessons found in this course:

Terms You Should Know

How to Operate a Mini Excavator: The Basics

5 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Getting Comfortable in the Cab

The Controls

Starting the Machine

How to Use the Boom, Stick, and Bucket

How to Travel

Basic Operating Techniques

10 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

How to Move the Machine Smoothly

Basic Digging Techniques

Track Setup

Navigating Slopes

How to Rake

How to Tram or Walk

Three-Point Turn

How to Dig a Trench

How to Backfill With a Mini Excavator

How to Park

About these courses

These 18 lessons are designed to teach newer operators about mini excavators, one of the most versatile pieces of equipment on the jobsite. They’ll learn key terms, machine parts, operating techniques—like how to rake, tram, and dig trenches—and more. Armed with this knowledge, they’ll be even better team players on their crews.
Operator Training By Role

Learning Plan Outline

Machine Basics

2 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

What Does a Mini Excavator Do?

Components of a Mini Excavator

Terms You Should Know

1 Lesson

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Terms You Should Know

How to Operate a Mini Excavator: The Basics

5 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Getting Comfortable in the Cab

The Controls

Starting the Machine

How to Use the Boom, Stick, and Bucket

How to Travel

Basic Operating Techniques

10 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

How to Move the Machine Smoothly

Basic Digging Techniques

Track Setup

Navigating Slopes

How to Rake

How to Tram or Walk

Three-Point Turn

How to Dig a Trench

How to Backfill With a Mini Excavator

How to Park

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young construction worker learning on the job

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