Course Overview
This practical training course will form the basis for the techniques and knowledge required to effectively operate 180° Backhoe Loaders.
During the training course learners will learn about the fundamentals of safe and effective construction plant operation.
At the conclusion of this training course learners will understand and demonstrate daily maintenance checks, environmental awareness and effective operating techniques.
Course Details
| Course duration | 5 – 10 Days depending on training need |
| No of learners | Max 3 per course |
| Course fees | POA |
| Additional costs | Travel @ 45 pence per mile. Machine hire at cost – where applicable Overnight accommodation at cost (If applicable) |
| Training record management | No charge for business to business |
| Course references: |
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations BS EN 474-5 : 2006+A1 Earth-moving machinery safety (Part 5) OPERC: Guidance on the safe use of Excavator Quick – hitch Devices Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47 CPA: Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group, ground conditions. |
180° BackHoe Loader Novice Syllabus
- Introduction to 180° Backhoe Loader safety
- All round awareness of the working environment – hazards and risks
- Duties and responsibilities of the plant operator
- Component parts, function and terminology
- Clearly understand the causes machine instability during operation
- Pre-use checks and daily maintenance – defect reporting
- Quick hitch safety – bucket and breaker
- Identification and use of excavator controls, safety locks and devices
- Planning for safety during excavation work
- Effective use of front shovel (4 in 1)
- Excavation exercises to include deep and shallow trench working
- Loading vehicles and site dumpers
- Good housekeeping during operation
- Backfill and compaction methods with Backhoe Loader
- Operate and travel machine safely on site
- Prepare machine for road travel
- Shut down, isolation and parking of Backhoe loader
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