This practical training course is designed for prospective 180˚ Backhoe loader operative, who is 18 years and over with little or no previous operating experience.
Aims
To train novice operators in the skills and knowledge required to operate180˚ Backhoe loader for their daily duties
Objectives
On completion of this training course, operators should have an accepted knowledge of the safety duties, and operation 180˚ Backhoe loader in accordance with the manufacturers guide lines and accepted good practice.
Outline
Introduction, aim and objectives
Operators duties, responsibilities and general machine safety, the application of Mind Safety
Identification of component parts and Pre-shift inspection
Machine controls, function and safety locks
General machine operation and safety considerations
Site the machine safely and efficiently in relation to the task being undertaken.
Effective use of front shovel (4 in 1)
Loading of vehicles with front shovel
Excavation exercises to include deep and shallow trench working
Backfill and compaction methods with Backhoe Loader
Clearly understand the causes on instability of machine and loads.
Operate and travel machine safely on site
Operate machine safely and efficiently during normal operations