Operator Safety Series:
Tractor Loader Backhoe
Course Overview and Content
This 2, 3, 4 or 5 day course provides the fundamentals of safety, equipment
characteristics, operation, and maintenance that apply to the Tractor Loader Backhoe. Each student receives a combination of classroom/theory and practical/
hands-on training.
Note: Each student will have their own backhoe; 1:1 Ratio
(Student/Equipment). This will ensure adequate practical skill development.
Classroom Activities
- Equipment Design & Function
- Electrical/Hydraulic System
- Pre-Start Inspections
- Equipment Warning Devices
- Weather Considerations
- Safety Considerations
- Controls Review
- Trenching and Filling Techniques
- Basic Rigging and Lifting (video)
- Bucket and Backhoe Operation
- Power-Train
- Effects of Soil Types & Terrain
- Night Operations
- Stability and Centre of Gravity
- Work Area Clean-Up
Hands-On Activities
- Pre-Start Inspection
- Trenching Fundamentals
- Stock Piling
- Spoil Placement
- Controls Review
- Post Operation Procedures
- Maneuvering Around Obstacles
- Backhoe and Bucket Operation
- Excavation Techniques
- Bank Development
- Loading Trucks
Learning Objectives
This course will help operators make better, more informed decisions in every aspect of Tractor Loader
Backhoe operation. The results of this learning process are improved:
- Knowledge and Conscientious Attitude
- Maintenance Habits
- Safety Awareness
- Productivity
Evaluation
Theory exam (multiple choice); oral exam (by instructor) and
practical exam (on equipment)
Heavy Equipment Training