Description 

This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Backhoe Loader. 

What you will learn 

Participants will be trained and assessed in the following: 

  • Driving and operating a Backhoe safely 

  • Planning and preparing 

  • Conducting machine pre-operational checks 

  • Operating backhoe/ loaders 

  • Lifting, carrying and placing materials 

  • Selecting, removing and fitting attachments 

  • Carrying out machine operator maintenance

  • Cleaning up  

Outline 

  • Introduction 

  • Relevant Standards, Legislation and Regulations 

  • WHS policy 

  • Codes of Practice 

  • Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions 

  • Risk assessment and hazards site 

  • Backhoe and loader attachments 

  • Conduct routine checks and plan work 

  • Safe Operations 

  • Shift load 

  • Shut down equipment and secure