Curriculum for Construction Vehicle and Machinery Operator VG3 / in-service training at a training establishment (AMF3-01)

Purpose

A construction vehicle and machinery operator performs a variety of work tasks with different types of construction vehicles and other equipment. Construction vehicle and machinery operator training shall contribute to covering society's needs for maintaining and developing the country's infrastructure. The construction vehicle and machinery operator often works in difficult terrain and similar areas, and can make great changes to the natural surrounding and the environment. The subject shall therefore help give construction vehicle and machinery operators a conscious awareness and attitude about questions related to the environment and natural resources.

Learning in the subject shall develop the ability to plan, carry out and evaluate work tasks in line with the needs of users and society's priorities. Furthermore, learning in the subject shall help develop the ability to use new machines, new methods and new equipment, to handle and maintain machines in a correct manner and develop the ability to care for one's own safety and that of others.

Learning in the subject shall emphasise cooperation with colleagues and other vocational practitioners at building and construction sites. Learning in the subject shall emphasise environment, health and safety.

Training completed and passed in the subject will lead to a Trade Certificate. The professional title is Construction Vehicle and Machinery Operator.