Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations

Training Details

This unit covers the skills and knowledge to operate a skid steer loader to load, haul and distribute materials on civil construction sites, including selecting and using attachments and relocating the machine between work areas. This unit alone does not provide sufficient skill to independently load and unload equipment; RIIHAN308F Load and unload plant or equivalent is also required for that task.

Assessment is competency-based and combines theory with practical demonstration.

The unit covers the core stages of skid steer loader operation:

• Plan and prepare for operations
• Operate the skid steer loader
• Load, carry and place materials
• Select, remove, fit and use attachments
• Prepare to relocate the loader
• Conduct housekeeping activities

Find more information on RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations on training.gov.au.

Learning Outcomes

• Plan and prepare for skid steer loader operations, including hazard identification and selecting the right equipment
• Carry out pre-start and operational checks, and drive and operate the loader using techniques suited to site conditions
• Establish the weight of a load and shift materials safely using communication signals
• Select, fit, test and remove attachments such as buckets, forks, augers and dozer blades within their design limits
• Relocate the loader safely between worksites and carry out housekeeping on completion

On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations.

Performance Evidence

You must demonstrate skid steer loader operations that safely and effectively follow workplace procedures on at least two occasions, using at least two different material types, including:

• Conducting pre-start checks and shutdown procedures, and driving and operating the loader to suit site conditions
• Completing operations including stripping and spreading materials, backfilling, excavations and mixing materials
• Selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least two certified attachments, such as buckets, forks, augers or a dozer blade
• Assisting with loading and unloading the loader from a float or trailer, and parking and securing equipment
• Locating and applying relevant documentation, policies and procedures, and wearing required PPE
• Applying safe work practices, problem solving and troubleshooting when operating equipment
• Establishing weight of load and managing changes in centre of gravity during transport
• Using hand, audible and other communication signals essential to safe completion of the work

Knowledge Evidence

You must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Key policies and procedures, legislation and requirements for skid steer loader operations, including isolation, emergencies, traffic control and operator fatigue
• Operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics, and chain of responsibility for loading and unloading equipment
• Equipment processes, technical capability and limitations, and ground and material conditions
• Basic principles of material technology and compaction, and civil construction activity sequences for road construction, earthworks and drainage