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Certificate
Heavy Equipment Operator- Loader
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A loader operator masters all concepts and procedures involved in the operation of loaders. This includes basic daily preventive maintenance, safety checking, and control of the machine.
Apply heavy equipment safety practices to protect the operator and others on the worksitePerform basic loader operational techniques including machine controls startup shutdown and travelEstablish and maintain grades and perform site work using the loaderIdentify soil types and apply earthmoving principles to support loader operationsPerform excavation math calculations to support site grading and volume estimationExecute loader operations including loading stockpiling and material handling