Description 

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

What you will learn 

Participants will be trained and assessed on the following: 

  • Driving and operating a Front End Loader safely 

  • Load and dump 

  • Stockpile 

  • Level 

  • Load truck 

  • Work safely in a productive environment 

Outline 

  • Introduction 

  • Relevant Standards, Legislation and Regulations 

  • WHS policy & Codes of Practice 

  • Geological & survey data 

  • Inspect and prepare work area 

  • Potential hazards and risks 

  • Coordination requirements 

  • Pre-start, park-up and shutdown procedures  

  • Operating techniques 

  • Changing work conditions 

  • Monitoring systems and alarms 

  • Hazardous and emergency situations 

  • Operator, service and maintenance 

  • Records and reports  Operating techniques