Skid Steer Loader
Duration
To be advised
Who Should Attend?
See course aims
Course Aims and Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide training for individuals who wish to drive a Skid Steer Loader at a competent level.
Accreditation
On successful completion, the candidates will receive a Northern Safety Accredited certificate.
Content
- Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of controls and gauges
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation
- Carry out pre-checks
- Set the skid steer for site travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain
- Travel the skid steer up and down substantial incline
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction
- Explain precautions to be taken for underground and overhead services and other hazards
- Form Stockpiles and ramps of various materials
- Load various types of materials in to receptacles
- Clean and level different materials
- Place the skid steer loader in an out-of-service condition
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
Maximum Numbers
A maximum number of 6 people can be trained at one time.
Venue
The training can be carried out on any site, providing the following equipment is available:
- Serviceable skid steer that meets current legislation with the operator’s manual
- A vehicle for loading into
- A bank or mound of material which can be excavated
- An area of ground, clear of hazards which must include:
- Uneven, rough terrain
- A slope not less than 18%
