Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Identify and describe the components of a loader.

• Identify and describe chassis components.
• Identify and describe loader controls.
• Identify and describe loader instrumentation.
• Identify and describe loader attachments.

Learning Objective 2 – Describe the prestart inspection and preventive maintenance requirements for a loader.

• Describe prestart inspection procedures.
• Describe preventive maintenance requirements.

Learning Objective 3 – Describe the startup and operating procedures for a loader.

• State loader-related safety guidelines.
• Describe startup, warm-up, and shutdown procedures.
• Describe basic maneuvers and operations.
• Describe related work activities.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) – Complete a proper prestart inspection and maintenance on a loader.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 3) – Perform proper startup, warm-up, and shutdown procedures.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 3) – Execute basic maneuvers with a loader, including proper movements and curling the bucket.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 3) – Carry out basic earthmoving operations with a loader, load a truck (to capacity, if possible), and build a storage pile.