This course trains participants in the safe and efficient operation of skid steer loaders in civil construction settings. The course covers essential skills such as planning and preparing for operations, conducting prestart checks, and managing equipment performance. Participants will learn to handle materials safely, use attachments correctly, and relocate the skid steer loader according to workplace and safety standards. Additionally, the course emphasises risk management, communication, and housekeeping practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
On completion of the course you will be able to:
Planning and Preparation:
Operation:
Material Handling:
Attachment Management:
Relocation:
Housekeeping:
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment and Competency Card.
This course is four (4) days.
As part of your course enrolment at Civil Train there is a requirement that you complete a short online quiz. This will assist Civil Train to understand your current levels of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN), to ensure you are at the appropriate level to successfully complete your selected training course. This is a one-time quiz and results will be saved to your learner file and referred to for all future enrolments.
Please note: Civil Train only carries out assessments in English.
The applicant must be able to use the English language at a level that is appropriate for the safe use and operation of the particular class of equipment. As an example, the applicant must be able to read and comprehend hazard warning signs, load charts, data plates and any other safe operating requirement. The applicant must be able to communicate this information to the registered assessor.
This course is delivered face to face.
There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course that are online.
Public courses are scheduled frequently at Civil Train Live Site – 59-71 Heaslip Road BURTON SA
Civil Train can also deliver at your worksite if your equipment and facility can meet the Assessment requirements – please contact us for a quote.
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Office Details
1 South Road, Thebarton SA 5031, Australia
Ph: 08 8111 8001 Fax: (08) 8111 8002
Email: courses@ccfsa.com.au
Civil Train Live Works Site
59-71 Heaslip Rd, Burton, SA 5110, Australia
Alice Springs
475 South Stuart Highway, Kilgariff NT 0873, Australia
Ph: 08 8953 3515 or 0416 439 090
Email: coursesnt@ccfsa.com.au
CCF WA House
70 Verde Drive, Jandakot WA 6164, Australia
Ph: 08 9417 1980 or 0400 223 470
Email: courseswa@ccfsa.com.au