Backhoe Operator Training
Course Overview:
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
Provided by:
Leavitt Machinery
Course length:
8 hours
Class minimum/maximum:
Minimum:4
Max: Experienced 8/ Max 4
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
elective course
EOCP CEU’s:
n/a
Price:
$1,950 per class in Lower Mainland;
$2,300 outside Lower Mainland
Post Session:
Wallet Card
Course Timeline:
re-certification is 3 years
