Front End Loader Training School

Become a Certified Front End Loader Operator

Ellena Training Institute delivers accredited Front End Loader training in South Africa designed to make you safe, competent, and job-ready. Training fees start from R4500, duration is 5–10 days, and we offer onsite & off-site options plus same-day renewals.

What Is a Front End Loader?

A front end loader is a heavy machine used to scoop, carry, and load materials with a front bucket. It’s essential on construction sites, quarries, and mines for short-distance transport and stockpile management.

Common Uses

• Loading trucks with sand, gravel, rubble and ore
• Feeding crushers, hoppers and screening plants
• Stockpile building, levelling and site clean-ups
• Roadwork support, backfilling and material relocation

Why Train & Get Certified?

• Safety & compliance: Meet site induction and OHS expectations with accredited training.
• Better job prospects: Certified operators are in demand on civil, mining, and logistics projects.
• Higher earning potential: Formal proof of skills helps you access better opportunities.
• Transferable skills: Loader operations build the foundation for graders, TLBs, and dump trucks.

Course Outline

• Safety, PPE, site rules & hazard awareness
• Pre-start inspection, handover & shutdown procedures
• Controls, travel, steering, braking & stability
• Bucket operations: filling, carrying, dumping & trimming
• Loading trucks, stockpile management & traffic flow
• Fuel-efficient techniques & daily care
• Assessment & certification

Fees, Duration & Delivery

• Fees: From R4500
• Duration: 5–10 days (experience-based and flexible)
• Delivery: Onsite (your site) & off-site (our Pretoria facility)
• Renewals: Same-day license & certificate renewals

Other machines: We also train on Forklift, 777 Dump Truck, ADT Dump Truck, Front End Loader and more.

We Train Students Across South Africa

Based in Pretoria CBD, we provide training nationwide including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and all major centres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?
We’re at 250 Pretorius Street, Pretoria CBD.

How much is Front End Loader training?
Training starts from R4500.

How long does training take?
Between 5 and 10 days, depending on experience and scheduling.

Do you offer onsite and off-site training?
Yes, we offer both onsite (your site) and off-site (our facility).

Can you renew my expired license and certificate?
Yes, we process same-day renewals.

Do you train other machines?
Yes — Excavator, Bulldozer, ADT Dump Truck, Grader, TLB, Forklift, Roller and more.