ELE 254 - Safe Oper. of Power Equipment

Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 8
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course focuses on the safe and effective operation of power equipment. The hands-on training includes use of the skid steer, track hoe, trencher, and an excavator.
Prerequisite: ELE 236
Competencies

Explain excavating safety practices
1. Apply excavation safety guidelines
2. Differentiate types of site conditions for use of benching, sloping, or shoring
Prove knowledge of equipment operation
1. State duties and responsibilities of operator
2. Demonstrate knowledge of equipment controls
Review manufacturers’ manuals
1. Explain maintenance intervals for equipment
2. Discuss basic repairs for equipment
Operate a trencher
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Operate track hoe
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Operate skid steer
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Operate horizontal boring
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Operate backhoe
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Operate vacuum excavator
1. Conduct pre-inspections before operation
2. Identify proper machine for task
Plan excavation for work
1. Identify site conditions and appropriate equipment
2. Apply knowledge to complete safe excavation plan

Competencies Revised Date: AY2022