Excavation Operations – The IUOE Training and Education Center will be offering the Excavation Operations course for Operators with skill levels of beginner through advanced. This 40-hour course will include classroom instruction and hands-on training. Classroom instruction topics will include machine safety, working around utilities and OSHA regulations that apply to trenching/excavation activities. Hands-on will consist of machine control familiarization, benching and sloping techniques, slot dozing and backfill operations. Upon competition of this course, the member will understand trench safety techniques and how to move dirt efficiently.
Earthmoving Fundamentals
Objective
This five-day course will introduce the basic concepts and procedures of heavy equipment used to perform earthmoving work. We will identify some of the common types of equipment utilized for differing types of applications, terrain and the operating techniques for efficient operation at the worksite.
Competency Statement
Evidence of achieving the learning outcomes is attained by practical assessment. Attainment of the student’s performance at a hands-on level is achieved using practical activities. The practical outcome is at a foundation level. The assessment will be by direct observation of task.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:
- Identify the types of machinery used on earthmoving projects.
- Perform a walk around safety check of earthmoving equipment.
- Locate the daily maintenance information of specific equipment.
- Define what an excavation is.
- Describe what must be done before any earthmoving activity is performed.
- Understand OSHA’s subpart P standard.
- Demonstrate knowledge of typical grade stakes used on earthmoving projects.
- Demonstrate end of day procedures of earthmoving equipment.