Skid Steer

(2 day course with a maxmimum occupancy of 10 students)

The following topics are covered in the Skid Steer Course: 

• Duties of Employers, Supervisors, and Employees under the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Specific legislation as it applies to skid steers
• Specific components and terminology
• Attachments
• Safety devices
• Rated operating capacity
• Center of gravity
• Stability
• Hazards associated with skid steers
• Inspection procedures
• Repairs and maintenance

• Operating techniques including:

  • Travel with and without a load
  • Load pick up and deposit
  • Scraping and levelling
  • Excavating and back filling
  • Piling
  • Filling trucks or bins
  • Operating on slopes or grades
  • Parking

Skid Steer training is 16 hours in duration and begins with a classroom theory component that is followed by a written exam.  The remainder of the session includes practical training which gives the students an opportunity to practice newly acquired skills prior to completing a practical evaluation.