Backhoe Operator Training
Course Description:
This training program is designed to provide backhoe operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supplementary handouts.
The Course Curriculum Covers:
- Safety regulations & standards,
- Backhoe fundamentals & controls,
- Hazard identification,
- Preventative maintenance & procedures,
- Site & pre-operation inspections,
- Machine orientation & safe operation,
- Proper start up & shut down protocol,
- Steering, maneuvers & backhoe techniques,
- Trenching & backhoe techniques,
- Machine positioning & control,
- Transporting & hauling securement standard,
- Proper loading procedures.
Course Length:
8 Hours
Class Minimum/Maximum:
4/8
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
Elective Course
Continued Education Credits:
EOCP CEU’s: 0.6
Classroom Delivery Price:
$2,300
Course Timeline:
Mandatory Renewal: 3 Years
Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.
