STAND-ON SKID STEER
​OPERATOR TRAINING

CSA STANDARD M3471-05(R2015)
O.REG. 213/91: CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REGULATION

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Training Locations: On Site across Eastern Ontario
​Format: In Person - Classroom + Practical
Duration: 4-8 hours 
​Class Size: 4-8 students

Public Course Fee: $359.00 per student
Private Group (New trainees): $1400.00 - $1,800.00/Session  
Private Group (Experienced): ​$1000.00 - $1,200.00/Session  

The pricing for private training is based on the client supplying the skid steer required for practical training. Safety Guys can arrange for equipment rental - fees extra, HST extra - travel charges may apply.

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THE Details

Stand-on skid steers – also known as mini track loaders – are compact, powerful machines widely used in construction, landscaping, property maintenance, and material handling. Their size and versatility make them ideal for tight spaces, but without proper training, they can still present serious safety risks.

Our Stand-On Skid Steer (Mini Track Loader) Operator Training is designed to help workers operate confidently and safely while meeting Ontario’s safety expectations and employer due-diligence requirements.

Our public courses are delivered using a Dingo-style stand-on skid steer, reflecting the equipment operators are likely to encounter on real job sites.
The course covers the fundamentals of safe mini track loader operation, including machine controls, balance and stability, safe travel and maneuvering, load handling, hazard awareness, and basic maintenance.

 During the practical session, students demonstrate how to complete a pre-use inspection, operate controls smoothly, steer and stop safely, lift and transport materials, and work with precision in real-world conditions typical of stand-on skid steer use. Participants learn how to properly inspect the equipment, recognize common hazards, and apply best practices to prevent tip-overs, struck-by incidents, pinch points, and equipment damage.

Whether you’re new to operating a mini track loader or looking to refresh your skills, this Ontario-compliant course helps operators build confidence, competence, and safe habits that transfer directly to the job site.
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 REQUIREMENTS

• CSA approved steel toed-boots
• Work pants
• Dress for the weather 

Course Length 
Training includes 3.5 hours of theory followed by a hands-on practical evaluation.
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The final course time will depend on the number of enrolled students and their levels of experience.

​Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone who uses a stand-on skid steer for digging, lifting, grading, material handling, or site clean-up. Because skid steers are powerful machines used in tight, fast-paced environments, proper training is essential for safe and confident operation.

• Construction workers and apprentices
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance crews
• Agricultural and farm workers
• Snow removal and property maintenance worker​
  
• Industrial yard and warehouse staff

• ​Municipal workers operating equipment for parks or public works
• Truck drivers or delivery staff who load/unload with skid steers
• New operators, experienced operators, and workers needing recertification

Anyone who operates a skid steer - or works around one - benefits from this course. Participants learn how to inspect the machine, understand controls, maintain stability, avoid tip-overs, recognize blind spots, and operate safely around people, materials, and changing ground conditions.

what you learn

• Legal Responsibilities
• Internal Responsibility System
• Safe Operations
• Hazard and risk
• ​Safe Driving Practices
• The Stability Triangle
• Basic Lifting Principles

• ​Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)    
• Preventing injuries
• Refuelling methods
• Signallers (Spotters)
• Weather Affects on Site Safety
• Hydraulic Fluid Hazards

Upon successful completion, participants receive a wallet-sized Record of Training card and employers receive documentation for their due diligence files.

Instructors

CHRIS

PAUL

RON

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