Course Overview:
This 4-day training program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, ensuring participants gain a thorough understanding of dozer operations, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will:
- Understand relevant provincial and federal regulations pertaining to dozer operations.
- Learn site and equipment inspection techniques to identify potential hazards.
- Develop skills in preventative maintenance to ensure equipment longevity and safety.
- Master general safety practices specific to dozer operation.
- Gain proficiency in startup and shutdown procedures, steering and positioning, and earthmoving techniques.
Course Content:
The training includes:
- Regulatory Compliance: Detailed examination of applicable laws and regulations governing dozer operations.
- Inspection Techniques: Methods for conducting thorough site and equipment inspections to maintain safety standards.
- Preventative Maintenance: Instruction on routine maintenance practices to prevent equipment failure and ensure operational efficiency.
- Safety Practices: Comprehensive coverage of safety protocols, including hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies.
- Operational Procedures: Hands-on training in essential dozer operations, such as startup and shutdown processes, maneuvering techniques, and effective earthmoving methods.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of a written exam and demonstration of practical proficiency, participants will receive a Dozer Operator certificate from IRWIN'S Safety, valid for three years.