- Program Duration: Half Day Theory + Practical
- Max Participants: 10
Excavator Training
Who Should Attend:
Individuals who will be interacting with, operating, or working around mini excavator equipment.
Course Goals:
The Silecio Excavator Training Course is designed to impart rules and practices of using mini excavators. These goals are accomplished through video presentations, hands-on operation, and group exercises. This course works to reduce the risk of accidents (associated with mini excavator equipment), by teaching participants how to recognize and control hazards related to mini excavator equipment.
Course Outline:
Course attendees will gain knowledge on compact excavator basics, operator responsibilities, safety features, safe maneuvering, and lifting loads.
Course Materials:
- Operator Reference Manual
- Final Theory Test
- Operator Practical Evaluation Form
- Certificate of Completion (valid for 3 years)
Course Requirements:
- An area with tables and chairs for the theory portion of the course.
- Silecio Inc. requires the equipment used for the practical portion of the course to be on-site and up to date with a yearly inspection.
- All trainees must come to class with CSA approved steel toe footwear.
- In order to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, each trainee must achieve a score of 75% or greater on the final test and successfully complete their practical evaluation.
This course is designed in accordance with the Ontario Regulation 851 for Industrial Establishments, the Ontario Regulation 213/91 for Construction Projects, and ensures competency of Excavator operators.
