🚜 Front-End Loader Operator Training

Duration: 6 Weeks Format: 60% Theory | 40% Practical Institution: PBev Mining & Engineering Training Institute Location: IPT Traffic Light, Tanoso, Kumasi Contact: info@pbevminingtraining.com | +233 24 497 4539

🎯 Course Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Operate front-end loaders safely and efficiently

• Perform excavation, loading, and stockpiling tasks

• Conduct pre-operation inspections and basic maintenance

• Apply safety protocols and site coordination procedures

👥 Target Audience

• Construction and mining workers

• Heavy equipment trainees

• Site supervisors and safety personnel

• Operators seeking certification or refresher training

📚 Week-by-Week Curriculum

Week 1: Loader Basics

• Loader types and applications

• Machine anatomy and control systems

• Operator responsibilities and legal standards

Week 2: Safety & Stability

• PPE and hazard awareness

• Load center and tipping risks

• Emergency procedures and signaling

Week 3: Inspection & Maintenance

• Pre-start checks and fluid levels

• Tire, bucket, and hydraulic system inspections

• Fault reporting and service intervals

Week 4: Operating Techniques

• Starting, maneuvering, and shutdown

• Bucket control and material handling

• Working on slopes and uneven terrain

Week 5: Site Operations

• Coordination with trucks and excavators

• Stockpiling and grading

• Fuel efficiency and productivity tips

Week 6: Assessment & Certification

• Written theory exam

• Practical test on live site

• Safety simulation and troubleshooting

• Final evaluation and feedback

🧪 Assessment Criteria

Successful candidates receive a PBev Front-End Loader Operator Certificate, valid for 3 years.

📝 Enrollment & Requirements

• Minimum age: 18

• Valid ID and medical clearance

• Basic literacy and numeracy

• Safety boots at a cost (provided if needed