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Amphibious Excavator Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and Canada.
We Offer Three Types of Amphibious Excavator Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Amphibious Excavator certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
Online Training
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
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Training Kits
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is an PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
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Train the Trainer
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify a individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
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Our Amphibious Excavator Safety Training course is regulation-aligned, and our online version fulfills classroom training requirements. Each class contains sections on anatomy, stability, operation, hazards, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, provincial, territorial, and local standards, this training encompasses the following the standards for amphibious excavators:
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Amphibious Excavator Safety Training?
In line with regulations, anyone who operates heavy equipment must receive training prior to operating the machine on their own. OSHA requirements for refresher training related to forklifts or other processes are very specific. Most other equipment doesn’t have such specific requirements, but it’s wise to follow the same guidelines.
When it comes to refresher training, the standard in some instances (like forklifts) are very specific: operators must be re-evaluated every three years to see if they are still competent to operate the equipment. Best practices say to apply this same rule to all types of equipment. A so-called “free-pass” cannot be awarded based on experience, age, or time on the job. The extent of the evaluation is to be determined by the employer but should include a written and practical examination that prove continued competency.
Stay Informed On All Things Amphibious Excavator
Did You Know?
Amphibious excavators float because of sealed pontoons.
Amphibious excavators are also known as swamp buggy, marsh buggy, floating excavator, pontoon excavator, and swamp excavator.
Excavators have been around for a long time, but amphibious excavators were not manufactured until 2005. (Source: OEM).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an amphibious excavator used for?
They are used for operations on soft terrain. This terrain could be things like swamp, wet land, or shallow water. These incredible machines are used for dredging, erosion control, maintenance of rivers and other bodies of water, clearing silted trenches, cleanup measures after a major flood, as well as various tasks in swamplands.
Can amphibious excavators float?
Yes, they can float. They are used in wet environments for that specific reason. If something needs to be excavated in a swamp, this would be able to do the job.
How deep of water can amphibious excavators operate in?
These excavators are ideal for water up to 6 feet in depth. This differs from normal excavators, which can only operate in up to 3 feet of water.
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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