Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Identify and describe the components of a skid steer.
- Identify and describe chassis components.
- Identify and describe skid steer controls.
- Identify and describe skid steer instrumentation.
- Identify and describe skid steer attachments.
Learning Objective 2 – Describe the prestart inspection and preventive maintenance requirements for a skid steer.
- Describe prestart inspection procedures.
- Describe preventive maintenance requirements.
Learning Objective 3 – Describe the startup, shutdown, and operating procedures for a skid steer.
- State skid steer-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, maintenance, and housekeeping on a skid steer.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 3) – Demonstrate proper entrance and exiting of the operator cab.
Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 3) – Perform proper startup, warm-up, and shutdown procedures.
Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 3) – Execute basic maneuvers with a skid steer, including:
- Grading
- Removing stumps and boulders
- Steering
- Changing attachments
- Loading a dump truck
- Maneuvering on slopes
- Utilizing a fork attachment for moving materials
Performance Task 5 (Learning Objective 3) – Properly load and secure a skid steer for transport.
