COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

Skid Steer Operator training is four hours of theory with a practical hands-on portion in the afternoon. The program designed to instruct students on how to safely operate a Skid Steer through lectures, demonstrations, and the actual operation of a Skid Steer.

DESIGNED FOR: Personnel who are required to operate Skid Steers.

COURSE CONTENT

• Legislation and Standards
• Responsibilities of the Employer, Supervisor, and Worker
• Hazard Elimination and Control
• Planning
• Choosing the Right Skid Steer
• Pre-Use Visual Inspection (Theory and Practical)
• Inspecting Your Path of Travel
• Safe Operation (Stability, Capacity, Slope, etc.)
• Rescue Planning and Communication
• Hands-on Practical Component, Safely operating a skid steer

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites needed for this course.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon successful completion of the practical component and a closed book written exam, with a minimum score of 80%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.