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RIIMPO335E – Conduct skid steer operations without attachments

Machinery & Plant Equipment

Develop core skid steer operating skills, including manoeuvring, loading techniques, site awareness and safe shutdown procedures.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to operate a skid steer loader safely without attachments. Participants learn pre-start checks, safe driving and manoeuvring, load handling basics, hazard controls in site traffic areas, and routine shutdown and reporting in line with workplace procedures.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 to 2 days, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

RIIMPO335E – Conduct skid steer operations without attachments


Who This Course Is For

Suitable for workers operating skid steer loaders in construction, civil works, landscaping, maintenance and site operations.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Workplace authorisation and site requirements may apply.
Language, literacy and numeracy: LLN assessment required. Support available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: PPE suitable for site work required. Internet-enabled device required if online learning included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Physical capability required for practical plant activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Knowledge questions and practical demonstration of safe skid steer operation, hazard controls, task completion and reporting aligned to unit outcomes.

Statement of Attainment issued by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for RIIMPO335E – Conduct skid steer operations without attachments. USI required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.