Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Operations

This nationally recognised unit, RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations, provides the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a skid steer loader in civil construction environments.

This unit may be completed as a standalone course or combined with other selected civil construction units.

Training covers planning and preparing for operations, pre-start and operational checks, working safely around site hazards and services, selecting and using attachments, loading and moving materials, spreading and levelling, shutdown and site clean-up activities.

Course Delivery

Training is delivered through a combination of:

• prescribed pre-course learning
• trainer-led face-to-face training and practical activities
• practical training using a skid steer loader and attachments
• theory and practical assessment

Pre-course learning is completed before attending the practical training component and prepares learners for the face-to-face training and assessment activities.

Assessment

Assessment includes knowledge questions and practical demonstration of skid steer loader operations. Learners are required to demonstrate safe operation on at least two occasions, using different materials, attachments and civil construction activities.

Outcome

On successful completion, learners receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations.