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.