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| Document upon completion of training | Certificate of assignment to the profession "Bulldozer driver" Certificate Bulldozer driver (bulldozer driver) | ||
| Bulldozer driver vocational training programs | 480 | 14000 (Theory + practice) | |
| professional retraining (within the existing category) | 182 | 6000 |
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Application for bulldozer operator training
A bulldozer operator is a necessary and sought-after male profession. Most often, these are increased loads and a not very favorable working environment (work in noisy, dusty conditions, and so on). The worker must be physically healthy and also resilient. In addition, he must have a certain professional level confirming his theoretical and practical knowledge.
Training is pleased to offer you training to become a bulldozer operator. The program fully meets the requirements of the standard SPETSTEKHNADZOR program.
The program consists of:
- Theoretical part
- Practical training
Categories of bulldozer licenses
To operate a tractor , bulldozer, or loader a tractor driver license is required . It has several categories (A1, A2, A3, A4, B, C, D, E and F), in this case you need to get C, D or E. The choice depends on what equipment you are supposed to work on. What category is needed for a bulldozer:
- Category C is special equipment with wheels and power from 25.7 to 110.3 kilowatts;
- category D - wheeled self-propelled vehicles, engine power exceeds 110.3 kilowatts;
- category E - tracked vehicles , engine power range over 25.7 kilowatts.
to operate a crane, excavator , or bulldozer without skills. The knowledge acquired during studies must be confirmed before the commission. The exam is taken not only at school, but also at Gostekhnadzor . Many are not limited to one category and receive everything at once in order to increase their chances when looking for a job.
What digits are installed
If many types of driver's licenses (for a car, a boat) have only a category, then the driver's license also contains categories. What category a bulldozer driver should have has already been clarified; it’s time to learn about the categories.
| Discharge | Engine power (in kW) | Engine power (in hp) |
| 4 | Up to 43 | Up to 60 |
| 5 | From 43 to 73 | From 60 to 100 |
| 6 | From 73 to 150 | From 100 to 200 |
| 7 | From 150 to 280 | From 200 to 380 |
| 8 | More than 280 | More than 380 |
The ranks reflect not only the level of professionalism of the driver, as many people think. They show a willingness to work with more powerful machines. It is worth paying attention: to be assigned 7 and 8 categories, a tractor driver must have a secondary vocational education.
How does the training program end?
You pass the final pre-certification exam and receive a certificate confirming your qualification as a bulldozer operator. Then you take an exam with SPETSTEKHNADZORE, where you receive a state document. Do you have any questions or would you like to apply for a course? Call us and we will definitely answer you! You can also leave a request in the appropriate window on our official website. Your application will be processed within 5 minutes - since on weekdays our managers work non-stop!
Procedure for obtaining rights
The first step is to find a suitable institution where training to become a bulldozer operator . It requires you to fill out an application, provide a package of documents and, of course, take the course. At the end, internal exams are passed, followed by certification at Gostekhnadzor and obtaining a license to drive self-propelled vehicles.
How and where to get training
You can’t just visit Gostekhnadzor to get bulldozer driver’s license after certification. First, you must take a course at a driving school that has permission from a government agency. In addition, the organization must have a qualified staff of teachers, its own fleet of vehicles and a driving area, otherwise practical classes cannot be carried out.
Expert opinion
Zuevsky Evgeniy Viktorovich
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It is strongly recommended to study a new specialty, and not just pay for the course and appear for the exam . The profession is associated with both financial responsibility and the safety of people around, so it pays well. Training to become a bulldozer driver is much more difficult than training to become a truck or car driver. The driver must acquire basic knowledge; if desired, he can further improve his qualifications.
Features of training
The studies consist of theory and practice; a total of 160 hours are allocated for classes. The program requires concentration and time. During training, the future bulldozer driver learns:
- structural features of special equipment;
- the principle of operation of the main units, components and equipment installed in the machine ;
- safety precautions in the workplace .
As already mentioned, the work is related to the safety of the driver and surrounding people. For this reason, great importance is given to studying the rules of first aid. During practical training, the candidate gains the skill to operate this type of vehicle. They take place at specially designated sites or construction sites.
Required documents
Before starting your studies, you should collect all the necessary papers. The first step is to undergo a medical examination and obtain a certificate confirming the suitability of the candidate. At the driving school, they fill out an application, attach a copy of the Russian passport and several photographs measuring 3 by 4 cm (with a corner).
After training and passing internal certification, the documents must be submitted to Gostekhnadzor. As a rule, this is done by the organization where the studies took place. The candidate is required to pay the state fee and attach the receipt to the rest of the papers.
What kind of work can a bulldozer operator who has completed a training course perform?
- Carry out any planning work during road construction.
- Maintain road surfaces under different climatic conditions.
- Participate in the work of clearing and filling soil, snow, etc.
Courses to become a bulldozer operator require that the student learn to use specialized equipment when performing their work.
Some doubt the relevance of the profession today. But, as practice shows, this specialty is in great demand, especially where a large number of roads are being built.
After completing training to become a bulldozer operator at DPO "AVTODOR", you will be able to:
- Perform work in full accordance with the qualification characteristics of this profession;
- Ensure safety during work operations. Transportation and compliance with traffic rules;
- Comply with labor safety and first aid rules;
- Identify malfunctions and ways to eliminate them.
Gaining knowledge and passing the exam is a chance to improve your financial situation, since finding a job in this specialty is not at all difficult - such specialists are needed at any time of the year and everywhere.
What are the advantages of studying at our center?
- With us you will receive excellent theoretical knowledge;
- Teaching is conducted by highly qualified specialists with extensive experience and experience in this field;
- The educational course includes not only the study of theory, but also practical training, during which you will be able to consolidate all the acquired knowledge and gain unique experience.
Cost of education
The final cost of training for a bulldozer license consists of several factors. It can include passing a medical commission, a photo, and paying a state fee. As for the courses, it is impossible to give an exact amount. It all depends on the region, the chosen working profession , initial training or advanced training, the form and type of study. It is possible to study part-time or full-time - the cost is about 8,000-13,000 rubles. Individual lessons will cost more.
What awaits the student after completing the training course?
If you successfully pass the qualification exam at the Moscow State Technical Supervision Commission, you will be issued a tractor driver's license of the established state standard.
Do you have any other questions? Would you like to consult and find out which training program suits you best? Just dial our phone number and wait for our specialist to respond! You also have another opportunity - you leave a request in a special form on our official portal and wait for our call back. Our manager will call you back within 10 minutes and answer all your questions!
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The educational institution is licensed by the Ministry of Education and accredited by the Ministry of Labor. With us, you can undergo retraining, advanced training, training in labor protection or fire-technical minimum anywhere in Russia without interrupting work.
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What documents are issued at the end of the course?
If the certificate for obtaining a new profession as a tractor driver already contains categories “B”, “C”, “D”, “E” for the right to operate special equipment, then you will not have to take the exam at Gostekhnadzor. When you contact this government agency, you will be given the required qualifications in the “Special Notes” column without certification.
Students in bulldozer driver courses receive:
- Driver's license, which will be accepted by all companies in the Russian Federation, as well as by self-regulatory organizations;
- A copy of the certification protocol;
- Certificate with the received rank.
Having our certificate allows us to perform work on all types and models of self-propelled machines and vehicles equipped with a bulldozer blade, regardless of the manufacturer.
What are the requirements for students?
To enroll in a bulldozer operator course, you must first pass a medical examination, which includes an ENT specialist and an ophthalmologist, and receive an answer from a narcologist and a psychiatrist that you are allowed to drive earthmoving machines. Persons over 18 years of age with secondary general education are allowed to work as a driver. If you need to get 6-8 grades from us, then you need to undergo separate secondary vocational education.
List of documents for registration for training:
- Passport with registration mark.
- Driver's license (if available).
- 2 photos size 3x4 with left corner.
- Statement.
- Tractor driver's license (if received previously).
You will not have to take entrance exams.
What licenses are needed to operate a bulldozer?
The license to drive such special equipment as a bulldozer is a special driver’s license that gives a person the official legal opportunity to drive one of the types of tractor equipment. A document of this sample is issued by the Gostekhnadzor body, which is authorized to provide it to persons who have undergone special training and, upon completion, passed the prescribed exam.
Bulldozer license
The science of handling heavy equipment is not easy; it requires acquiring certain knowledge, undergoing practice and confirming it before an inspection commission.
What a bulldozer operator should know
The specialist must know:
- Rules for installation and dismantling of equipment.
- The structure of the special equipment with which he works.
- Rules for operating special equipment. The necessary skills are developed only through long-term practice.
- Methods of working with soil.
- Rules for reading drawings.
- Methods for troubleshooting.
- Space planning rules.
The driver must be able to solve his problem in the least amount of time. The rational use of resources during construction depends on his competence.
Bulldozer training program
To take the bulldozer driver course, you need to master the following disciplines:
- Rules for layer-by-layer filling of different types of soil;
- Performing work underwater using a bulldozer;
- Design and types of additional attachments;
- Classification of soils, their properties;
- Technical characteristics of tractors;
- Types of work that can be performed on wheeled and tracked vehicles;
- Permissible angles of ascent and descent of the bulldozer;
- Options for troubleshooting transport problems;
- Layout of the territory according to the specified profiles and elevations;
- Methods for moving soils of different categories, taking into account the depth of their development;
- Emergency restoration work on railway transport.
Separate hours of theory and practice will be devoted to studying actions in emergency situations, providing first aid in case of accidents on the roads and at work, and becoming familiar with the requirements for organizing the workplace. At the end of successful completion of the course, students pass theory and practice to the State Technical Supervision Inspector.
Cost of courses in Moscow
30%
Bulldozer operator 3rd category
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
30%
Bulldozer operator 4th category - bulldozers with an engine power of up to 43 kW (60 hp)
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
30%
Bulldozer operator 5th category - bulldozers with an engine power of over 43 kW (60 hp) to 73 kW (100 hp)
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
30%
Bulldozer operator 6th category - bulldozers with an engine power of over 73 kW (100 hp) to 150 kW (200 hp)
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
30%
Bulldozer operator 7th category - bulldozers with an engine power of over 150 kW (200 hp) to 280 kW (380 hp)
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
30%
Bulldozer operator 8th category - bulldozers with an engine power of over 280 kW (380 hp)
Training for a worker's profession (possibly after 9th grade)
from 120 hours
Certificate of profession of a worker with qualification, certificate and extract from the protocol
6,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
ID only
When you only need the crust
- Certificate of the established form on the assignment of a working category
- Extract from the training protocol
- Certificate of the established form on assignment of a profession
(1 day)
3,500 rub.
4,500 rub.
Full package
When are all the documents needed?
- Certificate of the established form on the assignment of a working category ✅
- Extract from the training protocol
- Certificate of established form on assignment of profession ✅
(1 day)
4,500 rub.
6,500 rub.
Job responsibilities
A modern bulldozer has many functions. Its main purpose is to cut soil and transport it. It is also used to create artificial embankments. The bulldozer driver controls it. His responsibilities are as follows:
- Development and transportation of soils.
- Layout of the site when creating embankments.
- Ridding the area of stumps and other obstructive objects.
- Repair work.
- Maintenance of special equipment.
- Installation and removal of additional devices.
There are 5 categories in the profession. They vary depending on the engine power of the machine.
