Description
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
