Following established safety practices and operating procedures, trainees will be able to safely and efficiently operate the front end loaders to perform a variety of functions with different types of materials at various sites.
Through theory instruction and hands-on training, trainees develop knowledge of general safety considerations, components and controls of the front end loader in addition to the principles of operation, safe operating practices and on-the-job operating procedures for both loader types. Trainees also learn how to conduct a site safety inspection and a pre-operation equipment check. The training objectives are surrounding:
• Driving and operating a Front End Loader safely
• Load and dump
• Stockpile
• Level
• Load truck
• Work safely in a productive environment
Trainees complete both knowledge and skill based assessments. They are expected to demonstrate an established standard of performance for each operating task on each loader type including, start-up, general operating procedures such as loading, digging and transporting materials, and shut down.
• Introduction
• Relevant Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
• OHS policy & Codes of Practice
• Geological & survey data
• Inspect and prepare work area
• Potential hazards and risks
• Coordination requirements
• Pre-start, park-up and shutdown procedures
• Operating techniques
• Changing work conditions
• Monitoring systems and alarms
• Hazardous and emergency situations
• Operator, service and maintenance
• Records and reports
