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Course Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction to Backhoe Loader Operation
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Course Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Days
Description: This course is intended for the individual who has little to no experience operating
a Backhoe Loader. Throughout this course the following information will be taught, and the
individual will have learned the basics of Backhoe Loader operation.
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The safety hazards associated with Backhoe Loader operations
Becoming familiar with Backhoe Loaders
Basic Backhoe Loader operating techniques
Upon completion of this course; the participants will be able to describe, or perform, the
following.
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The characteristics of a good operator
Reasons for practicing job safety
Rules for job safety
Machine safety
Basics of setting and reading grade
The pre-operation inspection
Machine start up
Operating techniques, machine set up, digging, trenching
Machine parking and shut down
Prerequisites:
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A desire to learn the operation of heavy equipment
Required equipment:
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Safety glasses with side shields and safety (or hard-toed) shoes are required.
Appropriate work clothing is required.
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