About the course
What this course covers.
A loader backhoe does two jobs at once - a loader on the front, a digging arm on the back - and the operator works around both, plus the swing of the boom and the ground a trench is cut into. Misjudge stability or the swing, and the machine tips or strikes someone. This course trains an operator to run both ends of the machine safely.
The course covers an introduction to the loader backhoe, its anatomy, and what keeps it stable. It works through maintenance and inspections, the hazards a loader backhoe operator faces, basic trenching with the machine, and safe operation from start-up to shutdown. It is written to be Canada-compliant and satisfies the classroom portion of operator safety training.
The course is the theory portion of loader backhoe operator training. Some jurisdictions require a practical evaluation on the machine to complete certification. Companies use it to qualify loader backhoe operators and to give a documented training record.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
The equipment and its anatomy
An introduction to the loader backhoe and the anatomy and components of the machine.
Stability and inspections
What keeps a loader backhoe stable, and the maintenance and inspections that catch problems before the machine moves.
Hazards
The worksite hazards a loader backhoe operator faces around the loader, the digging arm, and the trench.
Operation and trenching
Operating the loader backhoe safely, including basic trenching, from start-up through to shutdown.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
The stability section is the one that matters - a backhoe with the loader up and the hoe out is easy to tip. New operators finish this understanding that.
Dale R.
Excavation Foreman
Clean classroom training accepted by our auditor. We pair it with our own machine evaluation.
Sheryl M.
Safety Coordinator
Quick and practical. The basic trenching and hazards content was a good refresher.
Pat W.
Loader Backhoe Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Loader backhoe operators
- Construction, excavation, and utility crews
- New operators learning a loader backhoe
- Supervisors who carry out the practical operator evaluation
- Any company that needs a documented loader backhoe training record
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Describe the anatomy and components of a loader backhoe
- Explain what keeps the machine stable
- Carry out the maintenance and inspections a loader backhoe needs
- Identify the hazards an operator faces
- Operate the machine safely, including basic trenching
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $99.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$499.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$449.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$399.96
A corporate account saves you
$99.99
on 5 seats of Loader Backhoe - Operator Safety (CAN)
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be repeated twice if the pass mark is not met. On completion the operator downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the machine for full regulatory compliance.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 60 minutes of content
- Satisfies the classroom portion of Canadian operator safety training
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
Occupational health and safety legislation requires that heavy equipment operators are trained and competent before they run a machine. This course is the classroom portion of loader backhoe operator training and provides the documented record a COR auditor or a contractor pre-qualification platform looks for; a practical evaluation on the machine completes the certification.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Loader Backhoe Operator course cost?
- The course is 99.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training a crew.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 60 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so an operator can complete it in a single session.
Does the Loader Backhoe certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the operator retakes the course to stay current.
Does the course cover trenching?
- Yes. The course covers basic trenching with a loader backhoe as part of safe operation, alongside the anatomy, stability, inspections, and hazards of the machine.
Do I need a practical evaluation as well as this course?
- This course is the classroom portion of loader backhoe operator training. Some jurisdictions require an additional practical evaluation on the actual machine, carried out by the employer, to complete the certification.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.