Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
Backhoe
A one-day course combining classroom theory with hands-on practice for safe backhoe operation, meeting and exceeding provincial workplace-safety requirements. Learners are trained and assessed on pre-use inspections and safe operation, ideally with some prior backhoe experience.
What you’ll learn
- Perform pre-use backhoe inspections
- Operate a backhoe safely
- Handle loads and understand equipment systems
Who it’s for
- Students or employees with some previous backhoe operating experience
What you’ll cover
- Background information and legislation
- Basic operational safety principles
- Load handling
- Equipment systems
- Hands-on backhoe operation and competency assessment
Prerequisites
Minimum age 18 · One piece of government-issued photo ID · PPE required (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hi-viz vest, weather-appropriate clothing)
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · IVES Training Group (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is backhoe training for?
Students or employees with some previous backhoe operating experience.
How long is backhoe training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. No law sets an expiry, but most certificates show 3 years. Your employer decides when you need a refresher. Check your own dates →
How long does the backhoe training course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can backhoe training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 18 · One piece of government-issued photo ID · PPE required (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hi-viz vest, weather-appropriate clothing)
How much does backhoe training cost?
$359 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.