Programs

Course Content:

Components: In this lesson, trainees learn the primary blade and track components of the

track dozer and how they contribute to pushing material.
 Controls: Before trainees can learn how to perform common tasks with a dozer, they
must first understand the controls of the machine and their function. This lesson also
describes typical working conditions and basic operating
 Design and application: One of the keys to using a dozer productively is effective
project management - planning how you're going to approach your push and return
cycles for maximum efficiency and productivity. This lesson digs deeper into the ground
conditions, and how they affect productivity, as well as the different types of dozer
operating modes, including cutting, ripping, and carrying material.
 How qualified, competent, and trained workers can operate and ride on bulldozers.
 general safety legislation and safe operating procedures for Tractor/Dozers
safe and efficient use of Tractors/Dozers
 Safety Policies and Procedures
 Communications
 Demonstrate the use of radios
 Interpret basic hand signals
 Explain reporting procedures for malfunctions and hazards.
 Materials Description
 Discuss handling issues related to each material.
 Equipment Components
 Safety Devices
 Maintaining Stability
 Operating Rules
 Other Tasks
 Inspection/Start-Up Procedures
 Operating Techniques and Procedures
 Shutdown
 basic operator maintenance.
 Accident reporting and prevention
 Health and hygiene
 Manual handling
 Working at height
 Electricity, underground, and overhead services
 Use of hand-held equipment
 Personal protective equipment
 Safe use of vehicles
 Noise and vibration
 Excavations and confined spaces
 All Health and Safety rules also apply to self-employed persons.