Operator Safety Series:
Motor Grader
Course Overview and Content
The training program begins with a one day (approx. 7 hours) classroom course for the student operator at a venue within the Municipality for this program. The following topics are thoroughly covered:
Classroom Activities
- Pre-Start Inspection
- Grader Blade Operations
- How to Ditch (Ditching operations)
- Techniques
- Proper Crowning Techniqueszz
- Drainage Techniques
- Final Grading Techniques
- Far Reach and High Banking Operations
- Stripping Top Soil or Sod
- How to Properly Build and Maintain a Road
Hands-On Activities
- Casting Windrows
- Cleaning Ditches
- Bank Work
- Ditching Operations
- Crowning Operations
- Techniques
- Final Grading Techniques
- Stripping Top Soil or Sod
- Advanced Grading Techniques
Materials Required
Appropriate personal protective equipment and outdoor clothing
Learning Objectives
This course will help operators make better, more informed decisions in every aspect of grader operation. The results of this learning process are improved:
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Knowledge and Conscientious Attitude
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Maintenance Habits
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Safety Awareness
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Productivity
Note: Each student will have their own (Municipal) equipment; 1:1 Ratio (Student/Equipment). This will ensure adequate practical skill development.
Evaluation: Theory exam (multiple choice); oral exam (by instructor) and practical exam (on equipment)
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