Course Overview
This certificate program is suited for experienced operators that have never been previously certified or require a renewal of their existing certificate to comply with Legislation, Standards and Guidelines.
Theory: 4-hour session
- Introduction
- Review of Legislation, Standards and Guidelines
- Overview of Controls, Warning Devices and Safety Equipment
- Pre-Operational Inspection, Mounting and Startup Procedures
- Safe Work Area (Environmental hazards, power lines, terrain, etc.)
- Capacities of Equipment and Attachments
- General Safety Guidelines (Working on/near banks, slopes etc.)
- Correct Procedures for Loading of various materials
- Piling or grading as required (sand, stone, earth, concrete)
- Loading/Unloading Procedures
- Fuel Source
- Summary/Written Test
Practical (Conducted Individually and should be site specific.)
Practical evaluations require 30 minutes or more per person per piece of equipment and are conducted in actual work environment whenever possible.
| Pre-Operational Check | Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) |
| Starting, Stopping, Steering | Signs, Hand Signals |
| Accurate Maneuvering | Fuel Source |
| Loading/Unloading | Competency Test |
** This program will be tailored to meet the specific requirements of your facility
**Call for the next available course dates