Backhoe training courses typically include a combination of classroom learning with hands-on experience. A backhoe certification course includes some of the following topics:
1. Safety standards
2. Backhoe fundamentals
3. How to spot hazards
4. Maintenance
5. Inspections before use
6. Operating techniques
Once you pass the written test, you’ll be a licensed operator. You can find backhoe training courses at heavy equipment operator schools.