This course teaches backhoe/loader operations in the civil construction industry. Operators will gain practical experience planning and preparing, conducting machine pre-operational checks, operating backhoe loaders, lifting, carrying and placing materials, selecting, removing and fitting attachments, relocating the backhoe/loaders, carrying out machine operator maintenance, trenching and cleaning up.
At Foresite Training we offer training that is nationally recognised by industry from the Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII) Training Package. This means that your tickets will be recognised throughout Australia in the mining and infrastructure sectors.
- Learn to operate modern plant used by industry
- Each student is allocated earth moving plant for the course duration
- Practical and theory training
- Maximum plant time for practical, hands-on training
RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
Who is this course designed for?
Our backhoe/loader training and assessment course is for people with no previous experience operating this type of machinery.
- OH&S
- Pre-operational inspection
- Familiarisation of the Backhoe
- Handling characteristics
- Manoeuvring of the Backhoe
- Backhoe digging
- Backhoe levelling
- Backhoe trenching
- Theory training
- Backhoe theory assessment
- Backhoe operational assessment
Duration 3-5 days*
Course cost $999.00
*NOTE: Should the required level of competency not be achieved, additional training days will be needed and charged at $350 per day
- Requirements Students must have valid photo ID (driver’s licence or passport)
- Students must wear steel capped boots
- Requirements Successful students will receive an industry recognised competency ticket
NOTE: Course duration/costs do not guarantee students will sit the on-road licence test. To be eligible to test, students MUST first meet VicRoads criteria. If criteria are NOT met students will not be able to undergo the on-road test and will continue to train for the duration of the course. Additional costs will apply if students book subsequent training and/or testing.
Looking for multiple machine tickets & hands-on experience? Check out our Civil Construction Plant Operations Bundle.