During training courses, you will be shown how to:
- Identify the risk associated with ground engaging gear i.e. blade and tracks
- Identify the key components of the machine, for their purpose and correct operation
- Carry out basic maintenance and fault finding to enable correct operation
- Undertake correct start-up procedures, including all safety and function tests, and prepare to work
- Locate correct information from Operators manual
- Manoeuvre the machine correctly up and down slopes (travelling), over rough terrain and through restrictions
- Identify balance and tipping points of the machine
- Identify correct gear ratio for ground conditions and for pushing material
- Understand the differences between grading and blending and when to adopt each method
- Identify the risks of cutting too much material
- Cut in layers and work to levels with the aid of laser equipment/GPS (if applicable)
- Slot doze and reasons for undertaking
- Backfill correctly
- Fold batters in from stockpiles
- Seal stockpiles as well as ground
- Work with other machines efficiently and safely i.e. 360 and ADT
- Undertake correct shutdown procedures (machine dependent)
End Point Assessment: Knowledge & skills you will be assessed on (theory / practical)
- Pre-start and running checks
- Prepare the dozer for travel as detailed in the operator's manual
- Travelling and manoeuvring, including;
- Travelling up and down the slope
- Passing through a restriction
- Travelling over rough terrain
- Setting up for work and working tasks, including;
- Preparing and setting the dozer
- Produce a straight trench to specified dimensions
- Form a stockpile
- Reinstate the work area to its original state
- Shutting down and securing procedures
