RIIMPO319E – Conduct backhoe/loader operations
Course Description
Duration and Cost
Topics Covered
What You Need To Know
Assessments
Qualification
Cancellations and Withdrawals
Your Rights & Obligations
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a backhoe/loader to load, distribute and place materials.
This unit applies to those working in site based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
- 1-2 Days depending on experience (that can be verified).
- $650.00 per machine (Must have access to the machines)
- Dates available upon request
The student must demonstrate completion of loader/backhoe operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
- completion of operations to specification using at least two different material types (i.e. one different material type per occasion) including:
- mixing materials
- stripping/spreading materials
- trench excavation
- backfilling
- lifting and carry materials
- loading dump trucks, wagons, hoppers or chutes
- cutting/boxing
- selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least two attachments (i.e. one attachment per occasion), which must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- extending devices
- tilt bucket
- buckets
- compaction wheel
- ripper
- plate compactor
- rock breaker
- auger
- broom
- mower/slasher
- forklift
- 4 in 1 bucket and free/rock grab
- parking and securing of equipment
In the course of the above work the student must also:
- locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable
- apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- apply levelling techniques
- establish weight of load
- manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
- select and use the required tools and equipment
- work safely around other machines and personnel
- apply methods of changing machine attachments
- use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
- meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
- organise work activities to meet all task requirements
- Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
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- You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee is provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Assessments will be conducted over the duration of the course – Knowledge, Calculations and Practical Assessments. All critical components must be demonstrated and answered correctly.
Re -assessment
Applicants deemed not yet competent will be provided the opportunity to undergo further training Note: There may be an extra cost for reassessment
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for the applicable unit of competency that they completed.
In the event of cancellation or withdrawal:
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook on the Student Resources Page, as well as: