Duration
3 Days Face-to-Face + pre reading
Fees
$800
Funding
Summary
Take your career to the next level and unlock high-demand opportunities in construction and mining with our nationally accredited RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations course.
This comprehensive training is designed to make you job-ready, covering all the practical expertise needed to safely operate a skid steer (commonly called a Bobcat) for critical tasks like material handling, loading, and distribution. You will gain essential skills from conducting pre-operational checks, selecting attachments for operation, maintenance, and site cleanup, earning a vital skill for any civil construction professional.
Details
Unlock your career in Construction with our RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations short course.
Are you ready to take control of heavy machinery and build a rewarding career in the civil construction industry? This course is your essential first step. Designed for Students seeking practical, in-demand skills, this training will equip you with the expertise to safely and efficiently operate a skid steer loader in diverse construction environments.
What You Will Learn:
This course provides a deep dive into the operational techniques and safety standards required to excel as a skid steer operator. Key learning outcomes include:
- Strategic Planning & Preparation: Learn to plan and prepare for operations in strict adherence to industry safety protocols
- Versatile Operation: Learn the use of a range of attachments, including buckets, augers, and forks, to tackle various tasks.
- Core Operational Tasks: Gain proficiency in essential tasks such as loading, hauling, placing, backfilling, and mixing materials
- Safety & Hazard Management: Conduct thorough pre-start checks, identify potential hazards, implement effective hazard management strategies, and safely shut down and secure equipment
- Equipment Maintenance: Understand the fundamentals of performing routine maintenance to ensure machinery runs smoothly and safely
In the fast-paced world of civil construction, skilled machinery operators are always in high demand. Gain hands-on, practical training that goes beyond the basics, ensuring you are job-ready. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a formal Statement of Attainment for the RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations.
Don’t just watch the construction happen—be the one making it happen. Enrol today and build your future.
Important Note on Plant Loading/Unloading:
This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment. To perform this activity safely, personnel must either complete or be assisting someone who has completed RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent
Units of Competency
| Type | Code | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations | Elective | RIIMPO318F | Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations |
Delivery Model
Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.
Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.
Delivery Locations
Campus:
Meadowbrook
Toowoomba
Workplace Delivery
Entry requirements
Some units of competency within this training program may involve physical activities, such as heavy lifting, standing for extended periods, or operating machinery, which may present challenges for individuals with physical limitations.
Students are encouraged to discuss any physical limitations or specific needs with our support team prior to enrolment so that reasonable adjustments can be considered to support their participation in the training program while maintaining the integrity of assessment outcomes.
As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.
The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:
Reading: 2
Writing: 3
Oral Communication: 2
Numeracy: 2
Digital Literacy: 3
What resources do I need?
Laptop
Internet access
Full PPE Clothing
- Enclosed footwear (steel cap preferred)
- Long pants and long sleeve shirt – Hi Visibility Shirt or Vest
- Hard Hat
- Safety glasses
If students do not have a Hard Hat or Safety glasses: ATTC will provide for use if necessary.
Course Outcome
Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)
Career Opportunities
- Skid Steer Operator
- Civil Construction Worker
- Plant Operator
- Site Crew Member
- Civil Construction Pipe Laying Worker
Support and Wellbeing Services
Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course. Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.
We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.
Terms and Conditions
Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:
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