RIIMPO319E – Conduct backhoe/loader operations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a backhoe/loader to load, distribute and place materials.This unit applies to those working in site-based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
On Completion Of This Course Participants Will Have The Skills And Knowledge To:
- Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities.
- Identify, obtain and implement signage traffic management requirements according to standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
- Select required backhoe/loader equipment and confirm suitability for work activities.
- Coordinate and communicate planned activities with others at the site prior to commencement of work activity.
- Position and locate machinery to ensure stable and effective shift materials according to work requirements.
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures.
- Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Prepare backhoe/loader for relocation.
- Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures.
- Drive and operate machine using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions, and according to workplace procedures.
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment.
- Use lifting gear within safe working load requirements and in line with workplace procedures.
- Shift materials safely and effectively, using hand, audible and communication signal, in line with workplace procedures.
- Select and test attachment for the task and fit attachment in line with workplace procedures.
- Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures.
- Move backhoe/loader safely between worksites, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements.
- Conduct housekeeping activities.
Cost: $600
Duration: 1-3 days depending on experience
We are conducting courses in and around the following suburbs.
Melton, Rockbank, Sunbury, Sunshine, Bacchus Marsh, Melbourne.
Let us help you get started in the Civil Construction industry.
For enquiries please call 0404 554 535 or email: enquiries@procon.edu.au
