Buy your excavator licence online – theory online, practice on site
Buy your excavator licence directly online, complete the theory on our course platform and then attend the practical day.
Complete package
Online theory + practical day
799,00 €
incl. certificate
What is an excavator licence?
The excavator licence is proof that you are trained to safely operate earth-moving machinery such as excavators and wheel loaders. The training follows the DGUV guidelines.
At Baggerschule1 you complete the entire theory online and then attend a practical day on site. After successful completion you receive your recognised certificate.
Who needs an excavator licence?
Anyone who wants to operate excavators, wheel loaders or mini excavators safely and legally, professionally or privately.
For individuals
Ideal for your own building site, garden projects or starting a career.
For companies
Train several employees at once and meet your DGUV instruction obligations.
How your excavator licence works
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Get informed
Read everything important about the excavator licence.
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Buy
Click on “Buy excavator licence now”.
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Pay
Securely online via Stripe or PayPal.
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Get access
You automatically receive an e-mail with access.
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Online theory
Complete the theory on kurs.baggerschule1.de.
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Book practical day
Choose your practical date – our practice site: Frankfurt am Main.
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Practical day
Practise with experienced instructors on the excavator.
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Certificate
Receive your recognised certificate.
⚠️ Important: the online theory must be fully completed before the practical day.
What you receive on completion
After passing the practical day you get all official credentials.
Certificate (DGUV)
Nationally recognised training proof per DGUV principle 101-005.
Paper ID for earth-moving machines
The classic operator ID for earth-moving machines for your records.
Excavator licence as a plastic card
Handy ID in the new credit-card format – fits any wallet.
Your advantages at a glance
Learn flexibly
Theory online, whenever and wherever you want – on PC, tablet or smartphone.
Instant access
Right after payment you receive your access details by e-mail.
Real practice
Practical day with experienced instructors on real machines.
Recognised certificate
Valid nationwide under DGUV principle 101-005.
Secure payment
PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Private & business
Single booking or training for entire teams.
Free safety shoes GRATIS
Every participant receives free safety shoes in their size.
Training available in 14 languages
Online-Theorie & Praxistag · DGUV
Practical training in pictures
Real excavators, real sites, real practice.
What our participants say
„Theorie super flexibel von zuhause gemacht, Praxistag war top organisiert. Klare Empfehlung!"
„Schnell der Zugang per Mail, alles verständlich erklärt. Zertifikat nach dem Praxistag direkt erhalten."
„Wir haben gleich fünf Mitarbeiter geschult. Reibungsloser Ablauf und faire Konditionen."
Excavator licence in your region
Choose your location – we offer practical days in many cities.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about buying, theory and the practical day.
Was kostet der Baggerschein?
Was kostet der Baggerschein?
Wie läuft der Kauf ab?
Wie läuft der Kauf ab?
Wo findet die Theorie statt?
Wo findet die Theorie statt?
Wann bekomme ich meine Zugangsdaten?
Wann bekomme ich meine Zugangsdaten?
Muss ich die Theorie vor dem Praxistag abschließen?
Muss ich die Theorie vor dem Praxistag abschließen?
Brauche ich Vorkenntnisse?
Brauche ich Vorkenntnisse?
Ist der Baggerschein bundesweit anerkannt?
Ist der Baggerschein bundesweit anerkannt?
Bietet ihr auch Schulungen für Unternehmen an?
Bietet ihr auch Schulungen für Unternehmen an?
Guide & knowledge
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Ready for your excavator licence?
Complete the theory online, practical day on site – buy securely online now.
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