This unit covers conducting skid steer loader operations in the civil construction industry. It includes: planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; operating skid steer loaders; lifting, carrying and placing materials
DurationThis unit covers conducting skid steer loader operations in the civil construction industry.
It includes: planning and preparing; conducting machine pre-operational checks; operating skid steer loaders; lifting, carrying and placing materials; selecting, removing and fitting attachments; relocating the skid steer loaders; carrying out machine operator maintenance; and cleaning up.
Learning Outcomes
Skid steer loader types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
Basic principles of soil technology for civil works
Site and equipment safety requirements
Techniques for calculating safe working loads
Skid steer loader techniques related to essential tasks
Processes for interpreting drawings and sketches
Operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
Materials safety data sheet and materials handling methods
Project Quality Requirements
Civil construction terminology
Methods of changing machine attachments
Safe operating techniques in all terrain
Basic earthworks calculations
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be awarded the Statement of Attainment and a wallet-size card* inclusive of the Nationally Accredited course information, student name and course attended date.
(* SOA and card will be issued after full payment is received)
Training Details
Assessment
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​About Skills Training & Engineering Services
Skills Training and Engineering Services (STES) was established in 1999 and is a registered training organisation (RTO 50091). Further to this we are also qualified WorkSafe WA Assessor and WorkCover injury management coordinator with twenty years directly involved in the mining/construction industry.
How We Can Help?
Underpinning this organisation is over twenty years experience in the areas of coaching, training, safety, supervision, engineering & environment with a focus on developing and implementing safety programs, policies and procedures.
The organisation has a commitment to safety and customer service, which it prides itself on and works with business’ to develop, implement and further improve on various aspects of their safety and training programs to achieve zero harm throughout their organisations.
Second to this is ensuring that all staff in their business’ are kept informed of up to date training requirements and state legislation.
Our training facilities
Our training facility is located at 27 Sphinx Way, Bibra Lake, WA 6163. We also provide training at the work place (on-site).
On-Site Training
Many companies prefer their training to be conducted “on-site”, in order to allow candidates to receive their training in a real work environment. STES offers on-site training for all our courses, provided the workplace has equipment required.
STES also do many Verification of Competency assessments at the workplace.For on-site prices please contact us!
We specialise in the following Training Courses
Experience & Qualifications
STES has worked with various key players and respective contractors within the mining / construction sectors including but not limited to:
Relevant Qualifications
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