Description
Objectives
Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:
- Identify and explain earthmoving terms and methods.
- Describe how to safely set up and coordinate earthmoving operations.
- Identify and explain earthmoving operations.
- Identify and explain soil stabilization methods.
- Identify the best equipment for performing a given earthmoving operation.
- List, in the correct order, the steps involved in an earthmoving operation.
Performance Tasks
Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:
1. Draw a plan for basic earthmoving operations:
- Clearing and grubbing
- Excavating the foundation
- Constructing embankments
- Backfilling • Compacting
2. Lay out a basic earthmoving operation.
3. Identify and select the proper equipment for a given earthmoving operation.
