SESSION PLAN

Sector : Construction
Qualification Title : Heavy Equipment Operation (Hydraulic Excavator) NCII
Unit of Competency : PERFORM PRODUCTIVE OPERATION FOR
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
Module Title : Performing productive operation Hydraulic
Excavator

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the module the trainees/student should be able to:
1. Perform loading and unloading of hydraulic excavator to and from truck/trailer
(low bed).
2. Travel the hydraulic excavator.
3. Perform Hydraulic excavator operations.

A. INTRODUCTION: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in performing productive operation of
earth moving vehicles particularly Hydraulic Excavator
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
LO 1: Perform loading and unloading of hydraulic excavator to and from truck/trailer (low bed).
Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time
1. Safety practices
on loading  Demonstration
procedures
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 2. Proper tie-down  The trainer will
procedures of the discuss the types
equipment. and classification
and their uses of
Hydraulic
Excavator with the
used of slideshow
presentation
3. Safety practices The trainer will
on loading and  Classroom discussions discuss the
unloading  Slideshow Presentation components
procedures structure of
Hydraulic
Excavator and
their function with
slideshow
presentation
LO2: Travel the hydraulic excavator.
1. Jobsite inspection  Discussion The trainer will
discuss the
standard
specification,
limitations and
classifications of
Hydraulic
Excavator
2. General  Self paced The trainer will
Precautions instruction familiarize the
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 trainees on the
controls,
instruments,
indicators function
and application
3. Operator’s  Self paced
Awareness instruction

4. Traveling 
procedures

5. Slope/rough 
terrain caution
LO 3: Perform Hydraulic excavator operations
1. General Discussion
Precautions and
safety
2. Jobsite Discussion
familiarization

3. Main Discussion
characteristics for
soils classification
and importance to
heavy equipment
operation.

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 4. Shrinkage and Discussion
swell of soils affects
excavating
operations.
5. Different methods Discussion
of measuring
quantities of soils.
6. The relationship Discussion
between soil
density and
compaction
requirements.
7. Handling and
combining different
types of materials.
8. Productive Demonstration
operation
procedures
C. Assessment Plan:
a. Direct Observation
b. Written Test
c. Demonstration
D. Teacher’s Self- Reflection of the Session.

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