What tickets does each job ask for?

Pick your state and a job. See which tickets the law requires there, the training unit for the machine, and what depends on the role.

Last checked 31 October 2026

State or territory

Job

Queensland

Excavator operator

Operates excavators to dig, lift, carry and place material on civil, construction and mine sites.

White Card (construction induction)
Queensland: needed for construction work, with face-to-face training. If you did it over 2 years ago and haven't done construction work in the last 2 years, you need it again.
Required by law
Coal mine worker health assessment
Queensland coal mines: done when you enter the industry, then at least every 5 years while you work in it.
Required by law
Coal mining induction (Standard 11)
Queensland coal mines: refresher training at least every 5 years. Each mine also runs its own site induction.
Required by law
Conduct civil construction excavator operations (RIIMPO320)
National training unit for this machine, with no licence attached. It replaced RIIMPO320F in September 2026.
Training unit

Employers and mine sites often add their own requirements. Always check the job ad or ask the agency.

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