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Backhoe Training Course This
program was developed to train individuals in the fundamentals of
heavy equipment operations. It will provide those with the
background, insight, and practice that is necessary in the
construction industry.
 This
program is open to employees of all public and private agencies
with road construction or maintenance responsibilities. The class
size is limited to ensure that the student receives the best
educational experience possible. The student will have the
traditional classroom experience that will prepare them for
backhoe operation. We also provide several acres for the student
to have hands on road experience.
Course
Objectives:
After completing the
Backhoe course, the student should be able to operate the
equipment safely, efficiently and perform the jobs listed in
Student Objectives.
Student
Objectives:
- Identify backhoe instruments and
controls.
- Learn eight safety rules for
backhoe operation.
- Demonstrates the ability to
perform backhoe:
- service;
- start up and shut down;
- basic maneuver;
- safe operation;
- material handling.
- Trench to specified dimensions
(width-depth-length)
- Load a dump truck with a backhoe
bucket.
Course
Schedule:
Contact New Mexico
Tech for current course schedule.
Course
Information:
The class is one week
in length and taught by in-house staff instructors at New Mexico
Tech's Technical Training Center in Socorro. It is 32 hours of
instruction, and costs $700.00.
Register for this
course here
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