
Backhoe Loader (JCB) Operator
Next Intake : Jul 6, 2026
Duration : 30 Days (One Month)
Course Price : LKR 77,500.00
Hightec Lanka Special Offer
Additional Skills Operate Skid Loader-(Basic training) Operate Compact Roller (Basic Training) Operate Forklift (Basic Training)
National Certificate at NVQ Level 3 in the occupation of Construction Equipment Operator
(Backhoe Loader) will be awarded to those who are competent in units
U09+BU01+BU02+BU03+BU04 – F45S008Q4L3
National Certificate at NVQ Level 4 in the occupation of Construction Equipment Operator
(Backhoe Loader) will be awarded to those who are competent in units
U10+BU01+BU02+BU03+BU04 – F45S008Q13L4
• Working principles of IC (Internal Combustion) engines
o Spark ignition
o Compression ignition
o Two stroke/Four stroke cycle
• Major components and their functions of
o Hydraulic system
o Transmission and final drive
o Steering and brake system
o Electrical and control system
o Fuel and lubrication system
o Cooling system
o Air intake system and exhaust system
• Read and interpret of operator's manual
• Periodical maintenance charts
• Operational procedures
o Organizational procedures
o Reporting methods
o Record keeping (log books and checklists)
o Stores procedures of requesting and receiving relevant
in handling tools, equipment and materials
• Methods of mitigating environmental pollution from machine
operation and waste disposal/ handing over procedures
• Different types of material required for the machine and their
different uses
• Safety regulations related to machine operation
• Visual inspection of construction machines
• Types of lubricants & their specifications and usage
• Types of Hydraulic fluid, specifications and usage
• Types of coolant and its specifications and usage
• General mechanic tools and its uses
• Functions of gauges and indicators
• Types of brake oil and its specifications and usage
• Wheels and tyres
• Types of fuel and its uses
• Functions of head & hazard lamps and buzzers and lamps
• Function, capacities and different types of batteries
• Different types of grease nipples
• Under carriage items
• Belts and their usages
• Steering wheel, paddles and control levers
• Major components of backhoe loader and their functions
• Machine specification/ application
• Features of operator cabin (Operator console, Adjustable seats,
Safety levers/ locks, Manual override, Audio visual equipment, Air
conditioner, Adjustable/ movable glass)
• Standard lever configurations
• Operational parameters
o Work modes
o Power modes
o Access dimensions
o Cycle time
• General backhoe loader operations
o Digging
o Loading techniques
o Spreading and levelling
o Stockpiling methods
• Hauling distances/ Travelling limitations
• Carrying capacities of the backhoe loader
• Safety aspects of backhoe loader operations
o Operational safety of backhoe loader
o Machine stability maintaining
o Working in elevated areas
o Damages to the surroundings / environment and human
beings
o Conditions and suitability of the securing devices and
ramp
o Safety guards
• Terrain and unstable soil conditions
• Transportation
o Loading
o Unloading
o Tightening/securing methods
Practical:
• Read and interpret the operator’s manual
• Practice
o Digging
o Haul material
o Load material (with loader bucket and backhoe bucket)
o Spreading and levelling
o Perform earth filling
o land clearing
o Make stockpiles
o Prepare the unit for travelling
• Load the unit to the plant mover
• Unload the unit from the plant
Knowledge
Site Safety
Lubrication System
Fuel System/Diesel
Air Intake and Exhaust System
Cooling System
Introduction to Diesel Engine/Turbo Charger
Electrical System
Steering System
Transmission System
Brake System
Tires
Understand Backhoe Loader & Its Operation
Hydraulic System
Backhoe Loader Maintenance
Skills
Safe Work Practices
Backhoe Loader Operating System
Digging Below Ground Level
Driving Backhoe Loader on Road
Trench Excavation
Back Filling Trenches
In Line Method
Cross - Carriage Method
Front Shovel Method
Loader Shovel Operating System
Leveling
Loading to a Dump Truck
Clam Shovel Operating System
Leveling
Front & Back Dozing
Spreading
Ascending And Descending a Slope
Loading Machine On To a Transporter
Unloading From Transporter
Carry Out Daily Periodic Inspection & Maintenance
Carry Out Pre Start / Post Start/ Walk Around Checks
Carry Out The Procedure of Bleeding The Diesel Fuel System
Transporting and Parking Procedure

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