Skid Steer
Skid Steer
OVERVIEW
This combination of online skid steer training and an in-person practical assessment will provide you with the training needed to operate a skid steer safely. The online course has been designed to comply with the theory training requirements as outlined in CSA Standard B335 as well as SAE J1388-2013 and 29 CFR 1926.20 and 21.
NOTE: Skid Steer training courses are available by request only. To book training, please email us at info@actsafe.ca or call 604-733-4682.
Delivery
Instructor-led In-person and Online
Cost
Experienced: $150 + GST
(2026 price: $175 + GST)
Inexperienced: $250 + GST
(2026 price: $290 + GST)
Duration
Online: 2 hours
In-person: 4 hours
Certificate Validity
Recertification is recommended every three years.
Student requirements
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the characteristics of safe operators
- Explain the regulations and rules applicable to skid steer loader operators
- Identify the common components, attachments, and safety devices of skid steer loaders
- Identify common work site hazards
- List the requirements for walk-around inspections
- Explain how to start the machine, travel, and handle loads
- Explain the procedures for parking and shutting down your machine
- List maintenance best practices
Topics covered
- Skid Steer fundamentals
- Safety regulations and standards
- Site safety and hazard awareness
- Start-up and shut down procedures
- Steering, Maneuvering and control
- Load handling and equipment care
- Attachment installation and removal
- Inspection and Maintenance
Certification passing requirements
Both the online theory and practical assessment must be completed in order to receive a certificate. The online theory is approximately 2 hours long and participants must get a mark of 80% to pass. Participants may repeat the theory two more times if a passing mark has not been achieved.
Steps for completion
- Register for the practical training date.
- Complete the online theory training before the practical training.
- Complete the practical training.
- Your digital certificate will be uploaded inn your STAR profile within 5-7 business days of practical training completion.
The online theory can be taken anytime from the comfort of your home or office. You will find the online theory in your STAR System profile in the HOME tab, under the “Assigned” section once you have registered for the course.
In-person Practical Assessment
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to participate and will incur a rebooking fee of 100% of the course cost to reschedule.
Equipment Requirements
Failure to comply with the equipment requirements will result in being turned away, and a rebooking fee will be charged to reschedule.
- Do not wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, skirts, and/or dresses. These are not permitted at any time.
- Do wear steel toe boots and long pants.
- Do wear proper attire for the weather conditions.
- Do bring a picture ID.
- Do bring your own fall protection harness if possible; if not, harnesses are available at the training centre for use during the training.
