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Last checked 31 October 2026
State or territory
Job
New South Wales
Excavator operator
Operates excavators to dig, lift, carry and place material on civil, construction and mine sites.
- Required by law
White Card (construction induction)
New South Wales: needed for construction work. The card becomes void if you haven't done construction work for 2 years in a row. Cards from other states are accepted.
- Training unit
Conduct civil construction excavator operations (RIIMPO320)
National training unit for this machine, with no licence attached. It replaced RIIMPO320F in September 2026.
Employers and mine sites often add their own requirements. Always check the job ad or ask the agency.
Sources for excavator operator in New South Wales
- SafeWork NSW — White cards
- training.gov.au — RIIMPO320 Conduct civil construction excavator operations
General information only, not legal advice. Rules change and can differ between sites. Check the official source or ask your employer before you act.
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