Minerals Institute of Western Australia

Grader Operator

Grader operators drive graders to spread and level materials on site. Grader operators in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:

• level surfaces by making repeated passes over working areas and observing survey pegs or signals from co-workers;
• dig out ditches by tilting grader blade;
• break up surface with scarifying attachments;
• service equipment regularly.

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Education and Training:

ACT
Certificate Courses
Canberra Institute of Technology - Fyshwick Campus

Private training providers may also offer courses. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact the Department of Education, Youth & Family Services (ACT) for details of accredited training providers.

NSW
Certificate Courses
Private training providers offer courses. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (NSW).

QLD
Certificate Courses
TAFE - Southern Queensland and Wide Bay institutes

SA
There are no specified educational requirements for entry. Training is mainly done on the job or at a registered training centre. A traineeship may be available. Contact the Construction Industry Training Board for details.

VIC 
No specific educational qualifications are needed for entry to this occupation. Training usually takes place on the job. A person often commences as a labourer with a construction company and then moves on to gain experience in operating the equipment. About 2 years of experience is needed to become a competent operator.

Courses may be offered by private training providers. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact the Office of Training and Tertiary Education or Health and Safety Organisation, Victoria for information on accredited training providers.

WA
No specific educational level is required. Courses are available at driving schools for gaining the appropriate `B' class drivers licence and training is carried out on the job.

Often labourers or truck drivers are promoted within a company and trained as grader operators on the job. Most formal training of grader operators is arranged for personnel already working for employers who are engaged in earthmoving activities.