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Course: |
RAO 206
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Title: | Backhoe Fundamentals Seminar |
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Long Title: | Backhoe Fundamentals Seminar |
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Course Description: | Reviews the fundamentals of backhoe operation including weight distribution, momentum, pitch of slope, traction, friction and center of gravity. This seminar also develops competency in safety and maintenance procedures. This upgrade course develops the skills of apprentices or journeypersons working in commercial construction settings. |
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Min Credit: | .5 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 3/5/07 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | EGOS |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Understand and describe fundamentals of backhoe operation
II. Demonstrate understanding of safe operating procedures
III. Explain equipment maintenance protocol
IV. Identify one call system and job planning procedures
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Fundamentals of backhoe operation
A. Weight distribution
B. Vehicle momentum
C. Pitch of slope
D. Traction/friction
E. Center of Gravity
II. Safe operating procedures
A. Seat belt
B. Safe clothing
C. Lock-out-safety devices
D. Parking safety
E. General TLB safety (tractor-loader-backhoe)
III. Equipment maintenance protocol
IV. One call system
V. Job planning procedures
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