Course Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to conduct skid steer loader operations safely within the civil construction and mining industries. It includes planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; operating skid steer loaders; lifting, carrying and placing materials; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; relocate skid steer loaders; carrying out operator maintenance and cleaning up.
Duration
2 Days
Target
Individuals who would like to gain employment operating a Skid Steer Loader in the civil, construction, infrastructure or resources industries.
Entry Requirements
Minimum age 18 years
Basic command of English Language
Assessment
Assessment is a combination of written questions/answers and practical demonstrations.
Learning Outcomes
Communicate and work safely with others
Job planning and preparation
Identify hazards associated with skid steer operations and implement hazard controls
Conduct pre-start up operational checks
Operate the skid steer, including:
o Stripping / spreading topsoil and materials
o Backfilling
o Lifting, loading vehicles
o Excavations
o Mixing materials
o The removal and fitting of attachments
o Shutting down and securing the skid steer
o Relocate the machine
o Carry out operator maintenance, and
o Job / worksite clean up
On Completion
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO318F – Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations.
Course Flyer
Link to the Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations Course Flyer
