Plant Machinery Operator Training Courses | Ellena Training Institute

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

Excavator training

Excavator Operator

Full practical & theory training for hydraulic excavators — trenching, levelling, bucket work and daily checks.

 777 Dump Truck Training

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.

Drill rig and grader

Grader

Roadworks machine operation: to level and smooth surfaces, create slopes, and prepare roads or construction sites by precisely grading the ground.

Drill rig

Drill Rig & TLB

Drilling basics and tractor-loader-backhoe operations with safety & maintenance modules.

LHD scoop

L.H.D Scoop

Specialist underground scoop training for mine site operations (where available and certified).

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)

  1. Site safety & PPE, hazard identification
  2. Machine controls & theory
  3. Practical operation (on-machine hours)
  4. Basic troubleshooting & daily checks
  5. 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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