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Overview

This skid steer course includes the theoretical and practical components to meet the skills and knowledge required to operate a skid steer loader (also known as a bobcat).

Participants will gain the following skills and knowledge:

  • Conducting pre-operational checks
  • Bulk excavation
  • Backfilling
  • Trench extraction
  • Stockpiling
  • Battering and benching
  • Stripping/spreading topsoil and materials
  • Lifting, carrying and placing materials
  • Selecting, removing and fitting attachments
  • Basic machine operator maintenance
  • Relocating machines

Training and assessment is conducted at Site Skills Training facilities. Upon arrangement, training and assessment can be conducted at the premises of industry clients providing there are suitable industry training facilities.

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CTF- Funded Training provided by Site Skills Training

This course is suitable for those working in site based roles who are required to use a skid steer loader to load, haul and distribute materials.

A basic to moderate English language, literacy and numeracy skill level is required.

All participants are required to wear the following minimum PPE to enter our facilities:

  • Fully enclosed shoes (steel-capped boots preferred)
  • Long-sleeve shirt with high visibility
  • Long work pants

Additional PPE may be required depending on the course requirements.

Upon successful completion of this course, a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency will be issued:

RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
Mcdonald Goh
Mcdonald Goh
2022-03-30
The trainers at site skills were very knowledgeable and worked with the guys that were finding it hard. We had Kurt and he was very hands on and took his time to explain and go through parts that seem difficult at first but got easier as we kept doing the revision. Top notch.
Chris Lawrence
Chris Lawrence
2022-01-13
Friendly trainers and staff plenty of parking and easy to find. Smoko van pull up for smoko and lunch just outside the building.
Scott Bayntun
Scott Bayntun
2021-10-20
Great facility and good trainers for the dogman course
Nigel Walton
Nigel Walton
2021-10-16
Good course material, equipment & facilities. Great instructor. Thanks ????

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Perth Facility Map of Site Skills Training

Perth Facility

72-80 Belgravia St,
Belmont, Perth WA 6104

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM

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Course Contacts

Darren Jackson

Operations Manager - West

Gladstone Facility of Site Skills Training

Gladstone Facility

17-19 South Tree Drive,
South Trees, Gladstone QLD 4680

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm

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