Course covers conducting backhoe/loader operations in the civil construction industry. It includes:
- Planning and preparing;
- Conducting machine pre-operational checks;
- Operating backhoe/ loaders;
- Lifting, carrying and placing materials;
- Selecting, removing and fitting attachments;
- Relocating the backhoe/ loaders;
- Carrying out machine operator maintenance and cleaning up.
Course details
Course Code | RIIMPO319E |
Course Name | Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations |
Course Field | Civil Plant Operator Tickets |
Course Duration | The duration will vary depending on your background and experience. There is a logbook that must be completed with on-the-job training, they have 7 tasks listed in the front of the logbook that must be completed a certain number of times each, the amount of times will vary depending on your level of experience. Assessment cannot be conducted until these tasks have been completed and the assessment may take from 4 to 8 hours to complete. |
Suitable For | This course is suitable for those who wish to operate a excavator within the Resources, Construction and Infrastructure industries. |
Course Outcome
Successful students receive a Statement of Attainment which is recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
National units of competency
- RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations
Further Opportunities
- This unit forms part of the Full Qualification RII30813 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations.
