Construction & Heavy EquipmentMedium

Excavator Operator

Essential heavy equipment for construction sites. High demand and shortage of operators means easy employment.

Salary boost

+800,000–1,500,000 KRW/mo

Average before

₩2,100,000

Average after

3,600,000

+71%

Preparation time

1–2 months

Exam frequency

4 times a year

Related jobs

Construction sites

Why this certificate?

Construction sites have more demand than available workers.

Certified operators earn 1M+ KRW more than regular workers on average.

Build experience and grow into a specialized technician.

How to get it

1

Register online at Q-net

2

Take the written exam

3

Take the practical exam (excavator operation)

4

Certificate issued upon passing

Job opportunities

Construction sitescivil engineeringroad construction

Cost breakdown

Written 14,500 KRW + Practical 27,800 KRW

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