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