Backhoe Training
RIIMPO319E – Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations
Course Options
3 day Training and Assessment Course
(No Experience Required)
- One participant per machine
- Lots of practical experience
- Flexible booking date
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding : $1200.00*
Cost (No CITB Funding): $2095.00*
Assessment Only
(Experienced Operators – around 100 hours )
- 4 hour assessment
- Must complete declaration of experience
- Flexible booking dates
Cost
Cost with CITB Funding: $260.00*
Cost (No CITB Funding): $590.00*
VOC – Verification of Competency Assessment
- Flexible dates
- Onsite assessments
- Can be done in conjunction with a ticket/qualification, or
- Participants must hold a ticket/qualification
- More information
*Machine hire required (approximately $350 per day) charges will be passed onto the participant
What you will learn
This module will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a Backhoe Loader. Participants will be trained and assessed in the following:
- Driving and operating a Backhoe safely
- Planning and preparing
- Conducting machine pre-operational checks
- Operating backhoe/ loaders
- Lifting, carrying and placing materials
- Selecting, removing and fitting attachments
- Carrying out machine operator maintenance
- Cleaning up
What you get at the end
On successful completion you will be issued:
- Statement of Attainment
- Notice of Satisfactory Assessment
- Wallet sized duty of care card.
What you need to bring
- Photo ID
- Steel capped boots
What the course will cover
- Introduction
- Relevant Australian Standards, Legislation and Regulations
- WHS policy
- Codes of Practice
- Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions
- Risk assessment and hazards site
- Backhoe and loader attachments
- Conduct routine checks and plan work
- Safe Operations
- Shift load
- Shut down equipment and secure
What is involved
Assessment methods are:
- written theory
- practical observation
If you have any literacy problems please advise ACMT Operator Training Staff at the point of Application.
One on One Training – Flexible Booking Dates – Quality Machines
Book on a date that suits you, get lots of experience and learn on some of the latest equipment!

Bookings Essential
Contact us or fill out an enquiry form
Opening Hours
8am - 5pm Monday-Friday
enquiries@acmt.net.au
Phone
08 8240 5523
Training Sites
27 Veitch Road OSBORNE SA 5017
17 Nixon Road WINGFIELD SA 5013