Excavator Operator
Full practical & theory training for hydraulic excavators — trenching, levelling, bucket work and daily checks.
Practical Plant Machinery Operator Training
Ellena Training Institute provides hands-on, accredited training for plant machinery operators. All programs combine standard theory, intensive on-site practical sessions and safety & maintenance modules so our trainees leave work-ready.
Courses we offer
Front End Loader
Loading & site logistics: bucket handling, grading, loading and safe movement on site.
777 (Rigid Body Dump Truck)
Operate a heavy-duty off-road dumper designed to transport large volumes of materials like soil, rocks, and debris in mining and construction sites.
ADT (Articulated Dump Truck)
Operate an ADT dump trucks safely — haul cycles, load/discharge, hazards and maintenance.
Side Tipper (Superlink)
Side Tipper driving, coupling, load distribution and on-site operations for Superlink & side-tipper fleets.
Drill Rig & TLB
Drilling basics and tractor-loader-backhoe operations with safety & maintenance modules.
Bobcat / Skid Steer
Compact loader control, attachments, site safety and daily checks. Great for tight sites.
L.H.D Scoop
Specialist underground scoop training for mine site operations (where available and certified).
Bulldozer Trainingr
Bulldozer training for mine and construction sites operations.
Why Trainees Choose Ellena Training Institute
Hands-on training: Minimum 70% practical training on real plant machinery.
Accreditation: Industry-accepted certification and practical verification.
Experienced instructors: Trainers with years of site and supervisory experience.
Job readiness: CV support and industry referral assistance.
Course Structure (typical)
- Site safety & PPE, hazard identification
- Machine controls & theory
- Practical operation (on-machine hours)
- Basic troubleshooting & daily checks
- Final assessment & certification
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a licence before training?
Not for most plant machines — we provide certified operator training. For on-road heavy vehicles you may need a professional driving permit; check the specific course page.
Do you provide transport / accommodation?
We can advise on local accommodation and student transport. Many trainees travel to Pretoria for block courses from across South Africa.
Which employers recognise your certificate?
Our certification and practical verification are recognised by many mining and construction companies — acceptance depends on employer requirements. We assist with employer referrals where possible.
Training Location & Contact
ELLENA TRAINING INSTITUTE
250 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Phone: 079 329 3763 Email: admin@ellenatraininginstitute.co.za
We Train Students From All Over South Africa
We regularly train students from the following suburbs, towns and districts — enhancing local SEO and making it easier for trainees to find us:
- Pretoria CBD
- Hatfield
- Arcadia
- Brooklyn
- Waterkloof
- Centurion
- Rietfontein
- Wonderboom
- Menlyn
- Faerie Glen
- Centurion
- Midstream
- Bronkhorstspruit
- Silver Lakes
- Roodepoort
- Sandton
- Fourways
- Soweto
- Johannesburg CBD
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Benoni
- Boksburg
- Germiston
- Centurion
- Polokwane
- Rustenburg
- Mahikeng
- Bloemfontein
- Kimberley
- Upington
- George
- Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
- Jeffreys Bay
- Cape Town CBD
- Bellville
- Somerset West
- Goodwood
- Stellenbosch
- Durban North
- Umhlanga
- Pinetown
- Port Shepstone
- Mossel Bay
- East London
- Richard's Bay
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