RIIMPO319E – Conduct backhoe/loader operations
Master the dual functionality of front-end loading and rear-end excavation. Gain high-quality machine seat-time and earn your nationally recognised backhoe loader operations qualification at our fully equipped training facility.
Master Dual Controls: Intensive Backhoe Training with Included Fleet
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No Sourcing Worries: Full practical access to an industry-compliant, modern backhoe loader is completely included in your course format. You will never be asked to supply your own machine or cover hidden equipment hire rates.
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Dedicated Practical Training Pad: Get behind the controls at our spacious training hub. Our certified local instructors train you extensively across pre-start safety audits, front-bucket handling, backhoe trenching, stabilising, and safe travel configurations.
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Nationally Recognised RII Competency: Graduate with an official, nationwide-valid Statement of Attainment and a photo competency card, allowing you to operate backhoes legally on any civil, commercial, or public infrastructure sector site.
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Mobile On-Site Group Training & VOCs: Managing a municipal, utility, or plumbing team? Our accredited trainers bring our assessment kits and safety compliance frameworks directly to your active worksite anywhere in NSW, utilising your workplace fleet to completely eliminate employee downtime.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a backhoe/loader to load, distribute and place materials.
This unit applies to those working in site based roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.
- 1-2 Days depending on experience (that can be verified).
- $700.00 per machine
- Dates available upon request
The student must demonstrate completion of loader/backhoe operations that safely, effectively and efficiently follows workplace procedures to carry out work activity on at least two occasions, and include:
- conducting prestart checks prior to commencing operations and shutdown procedures on completion of operations
- driving and operating the equipment, and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
- completion of operations to specification using at least two different material types (i.e. one different material type per occasion) including:
- mixing materials
- stripping/spreading materials
- trench excavation
- backfilling
- lifting and carry materials
- loading dump trucks, wagons, hoppers or chutes
- cutting/boxing
- selecting, fitting, testing, using and removing at least two attachments (i.e. one attachment per occasion), which must be certified and approved in line with workplace procedures and could include, but are not limited to, the following:
- extending devices
- tilt bucket
- buckets
- compaction wheel
- ripper
- plate compactor
- rock breaker
- auger
- broom
- mower/slasher
- forklift
- 4 in 1 bucket and free/rock grab
- parking and securing of equipment
In the course of the above work the student must also:
- locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
- carry out vehicle refuelling requirements and procedures where applicable
- apply safe work practices, identifying and reporting all potential hazards, risks and environmental issues
- apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques when operating equipment
- monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms
- identify common equipment faults
- apply levelling techniques
- establish weight of load
- manage changes in the loads centre of gravity during transportation
- select and use the required tools and equipment
- work safely around other machines and personnel
- apply methods of changing machine attachments
- use a range of communication techniques and equipment essential to the safe completion of work activity, including hand, audible and other signals
- meet written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures associated with equipment operations
- organise work activities to meet all task requirements
- Prior to enrolling in this course you will need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) please visit www.usi.gov.au and ensure you have at least one form of identification
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- You will be required to conduct mathematical calculations throughout this course
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
- identification must be the originals and not laminated, also add a link to Safework NSW EOI: SW08446-0718-423971.pdf
- PPE is required including safety boots and a hi-vis shirt
- Tea and Coffee is provided (if conducted at our facilities), local shops are nearby
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training
Re -assessment
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment for the applicable unit of competency that they completed.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment more than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid.
- Students who give notice to cancel their enrolment less than 10 days prior to the commencement of a program will be entitled to a 75% refund of fees paid. The amount retained (25%) by All Onsite Training and Assessment is required to cover the costs of administration and resources which will have already been committed based on the students initial intention to undertake the training.
- Students who cancel their enrolment after a training program has commenced will not be entitled to a refund of fees.
- If All Onsite Training and Assessment cancels the training course, and is not rescheduling then a full refund will be returned to the payer.
Please refer to the AOTA Student Handbook through the Student Info Menu , as well as:
Q: What industries heavily utilise a national RIIMPO319E Backhoe Loader ticket?
A: Because backhoes function as both an excavator and a loader, this qualification is highly prized by local government authorities (councils), gas and water utility contractors, agricultural operations, and specialised plumbing or trenching companies that operate in constrained urban environments.
Q: Can I complete the backhoe operations course as a complete beginner?
A: Yes. AOTA welcomes operators of all experience tiers. Our flexible blended delivery structures the learning pathway seamlessly, combining theory preparations with comprehensive, face-to-face practical controls training. Our local, certified assessors support you steadily until you are entirely competent.
Q: What documentation and personal protective gear do I need for training day?
A: On the morning of your practical training block, you must present standard proof of identity and ensure your national Unique Student Identifier account is active. Because you will be operating heavy earthmoving plant machinery on a live dirt pad, you are strictly required to wear worksite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—specifically steel-capped safety boots, durable work clothing, and a high-visibility shirt or vest.