Skid Steer Loader Operations Course
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a skid steer loader to load, haul and distribute 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.
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent.
On Completion Of This Course Participants Will Have The Skills And Knowledge To:
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities.
Select required skid steer equipment and confirm suitability for work activities.
Carry out prestart and start-up checks in line with workplace procedures.
Drive and operate loader using techniques suited to equipment capabilities and site work conditions, and according to workplace procedures.
- Monitor hazards and risks during operations, and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment.
- Position machinery to ensure stable and effective shift of materials according to work requirements.
- Shift materials safely and effectively, using hand audible and communication signals, in line with workplace procedures.
- Park up, shut down, secure and carry out post operational inspection of equipment in line with workplace procedures.
- Select, fit and test appropriate attachment and required equipment for the task, and in accordance with safe working load requirements.
- Use attachment within design limits and in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Remove, clean and store attachments in designated location in line with workplace procedures.
- Prepare for relocation of skid steer loader.
- Move skid steer loader safely within and/or between work areas, observing relevant codes and traffic management requirements.
- Assist loading and unloading machine from float/trailer as required by safe work practices.
- 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.
