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Operator Skills Enhancement Training

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You've made the equipment investment, but are your operators prepared for the challenge?

The heavy equipment professionals at Finning will design on Operator Skills Enhancement course specifically for the needs of your operation.

Five classroom modules cover:

  • Product Information
  • Safety
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operator Techniques
  • Productivity

Operators also receive "hands-on" field training and valuable feedback on their performance.

The classroom/field training combination has proved to dramatically increase operator productivity, substantially reduce machine downtime while heightening safety awareness. Field-tested and led by experienced operators, Operator Skills Enhancement will also boost operator pride by giving them the required skills to take responsibility for your machine and your project.

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Course Highlights:

  • Operating dynamics
  • Operator ownership
  • Safety and warning devices
  • The human element
  • Promoting Attitude
  • Creating a plan for daily inspectors
  • Component locations/identification
  • Early component failure recognition
  • Housekeeping practices
  • Fire prevention
  • Start up and shut down procedures
  • RPM control
  • Proper use of transmission
  • Braking procedures
  • Use of manufacturer's options
  • Efficient machine applications
  • Equipment limitations
  • Equipment economics
  • Working smart
  • Operator's role in cost control

We Bring the Training to You

During the course, each operator also receives a solo evaluation, a task critique, and a final test. Most importantly, your operators will have their skills evaluated and honed in an actual production setting using your equipment. A certificate of attendance is issued to each operator who completes the course.