Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Identify and describe common uses and types of backhoes.
- Describe common uses of a backhoe.
- Identify types and configurations of backhoes.
Learning Objective 2 – Identify and describe the components, controls, and attachments on a typical backhoe.
- Describe the major parts of a backhoe.
- Describe the instruments and controls.
- Describe the backhoe controls.
- Describe common backhoe attachments.
Learning Objective 3 – Identify and describe safety, inspection, and service guidelines associated with a backhoe.
- Describe rules pertaining to safety.
- Describe daily inspection checks.
- Describe the servicing requirements for a backhoe.
Learning Objective 4 – Describe basic operating procedures for a backhoe.
- Identify factors for effective backhoe operation.
- Identify steps for preparing to work with a backhoe.
- Identify steps for performing basic maneuvers with a backhoe.
Learning Objective 5 – Identify and describe common work activities for a backhoe.
- Describe loading from a stockpile with a backhoe.
- Describe trenching and loading with a backhoe.
- Describe demolition using the hydraulic breaker.
- Describe setting pipe using a backhoe.
- Describe excavating footings and foundations with a backhoe.
- Describe working with a backhoe in confined or unstable areas.
- Describe basic procedures for roading and transporting a backhoe.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 3) – Demonstrate a proper prestart inspection of a backhoe.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 4) – Perform a proper startup, warm-up, and shutdown of a backhoe.
Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 4) – Perform basic backhoe maneuvers, including forward movement, moving in reverse, turning, and operating the front loader bucket.
Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 4) – Perform the operation of setting up a backhoe, using stabilizers, and digging with the bucket.
Performance Task 5 (Learning Objectives 4 and 5) – Perform an excavation of a trench 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters) long with spoil piles at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) from the edge.
