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EME 2010 - Backhoe Operation


Clock Hours: 96

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
This course prepares students to safely operate a backhoe.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Backhoe Basics
  2. Main Parts and their functions
  3. Maintenance & Inspection Rules
  4. Safety Rules & Safe Operating Procedures
  5. Pre-use Inspection and Procedures
  6. Basic Operations
    1. Machine Configurations
    2. Attaching Implements
    3. Maneuvering
    4. Crossing Trenches
    5. Trenching
    6. Lifting and Swinging Materials
    7. General Bucket Loading
    8. Loading Trucks
    9. Backfilling
    10. Creating Stockpile Ramping
    11. Cutting and Leveling
    12. Finish Grading
  7. Loading & Unloading
  8. Operation of machinery in a controlled construction site environment
    1. Hands-on/on-the-job training