Course Code: OHSCER204A
Course Name: Operate Front End Loader – Skid Steer Type – OHSCER204A
Duration: 32 Hours, Industry Experience: 40 Hours, Assessment: 4-6 Hours
Maximum Students: 12 Students (Bookings Essential)
Price: Contact OHSA
Pre-payment and bookings for this course are essential
	CSQ Funding available for this course. Download guide here
	Contact OHSA 1300 647 200 · courses@ohsa.com.au

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the functions required to safely operate and maintain a Skid Steer Loader to meet WHSQ and industry standards for certification. This unit involves planning the work for the prevailing working conditions, using the controls and operating systems to manage the operation of the equipment, identifying load characteristics, safely moving loads, monitoring the controls and stopping and shutting down and securing the equipment after the completion of operations.

Target Audience

Workers entering or working in industry where earth moving and load shifting operations are required.This licence provides good employment entry options in civil and construction industries.

Course Content

Candidates will be trained in the following:

• Hazard identification and response methods
• Understanding and following instructions
• Components, controls and features of front end loader skid steer type and their functions.
• Operating principles and operating methods.
• Legislative requirements with regard to licensing.
• Loadshifting processes and procedures.
• Principles of the safe removal of obstacles and hazards from the workplace.
• Workplace communication procedures.
• Obtain licenses and permits e.g. if equipment is to be driven on a public road.
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible  workplace practices.
• Knowledge to apply calculations to assess load mass and reductions for slinging techniques.
• Electrical hazards
• Load masses

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course the trainee will be able to:

• Operate a Skid Steer Loader in an industrial environment, and
• Complete the above operational tasks.

Course Requirements

OHSA will provide trainees with a safety helmet, gloves, high visibility vest, safety glasses, a clipboard and training materials.

Trainees will provide safety boots & work clothes. OHSA will provide the training site and equipment as required.

Course Dates and Locations

· Interactive Course Calendar

Competency Elements

1. Access ad Secure Equipment and Work Area 1.1  Conduct routine checks 1.2  Plan work 1.3  Check controls and equipment 2. Shift load 2.1  Shift load 3. Secure site 3.1  Shut down equipment 3.2  Secure site

Assessments & Awards

After training and a successful assessment trainees will be given a Statement of Attainment by OHSA and will receive a National operators Licence from WHSQ.

Entry Requirements

Adequate numeracy, literacy and English verbal skills to do simple calculations, write legibly & be understood.

Have sufficient physical strength and dexterity to do safety checks, basic maintenance and operate the Skid Steer Loader as required.

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Conditions of registration & payment for this course

Conditions

OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia has a fair and equitable Refund Policy guaranteeing the refund of fees to course participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees OHSA’s sound financial position and safeguards clients’ fees until used for learning and assessment.

An organisation or individual may substitute another participant prior to course commencement date at no cost should the nominated person be unable to attend as long as notification is provided in writing prior to commencement of the course. Registration may be transferred to another course or cancelled at no cost up to fifteen working days prior to a course providing notification is in writing.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between ten and fifteen working days (3 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 20% administration fee.

Transfers to another course or cancellations made between five and ten working days (2 weeks) prior to the commencement of the course must be in writing and will attract a 35% administration fee. For cancellations or transfers made inside five working days prior to the commencement of the course, no refund will be issued, however a substitute may attend the course as per Item 1 above. No refunds will be made after the commencement of the course unless the participant provides a medical certificate or can demonstrate extreme personal hardship. In this case, the participant may transfer to a subsequent course at the discretion of management. OHSA reserves the right to cancel or postpone a course to an alternative date. All registered participants affected by such changes will be offered the opportunity to transfer to the next available course program or receive a full refund. Note: Bookings on courses are not guaranteed until payment is received.

Payment

Full payment is required before commencement of training, unless prior arrangements have been made with OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia management or accounts department.

Full payment for courses must be made when submitting your registration request, invoices will be issued to persons/organisations who are paying on behalf of students and must be paid before a student is officially registered.

Pay by credit card

If you would like to pay by credit card please complete and return a Credit Card Authority form, which is available below. Return along with your Course Registration /Enrolment Form . Alternatively, you can contact our accounts department on 1300 647 200 and we will be able to process your payment.

Credit Card Authority form (PDF)

Pay by direct credit

When paying by direct credit you must quote the Master ID name you have provided on the credit card Authority form or the Invoice number located at the top right hand corner of your invoice. Failure to quote either of these numbers may result in your payment not being able to be recognised against your account.

Payments should be made to:

Account name: Training Account BSB: 638 060 Account number: 010 449 671 (Heritage Bank)

Proof of Identity Requirement

Participants in accredited training modules must provide proof of identity to the responsible person at OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia, who will sight and verify the evidence on the first day of training, record the type of evidence provided on the attendance sheet and sign the declaration. Details of appropriate forms of identification are available below.

Proof of Identity Requirement (PDF)

About our training

For further information about our training, including OHSA Occupational Health Services training policies and legislative requirements, please visit the Student Handbook page.

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