Description
Web course for tackholder (apprenticeship training)
The Backhoe Loader Instructor Online Course — also known as foreman training — provides the skills to operate safely as a backhoe operator and marker in lifting operations. If you are looking for comprehensive and high-quality Backhoe Loader Instructor training, this course is conducted entirely online, at your own pace, on a computer or phone.
In short:
- Price: 179 € + VAT / person, optional plastic card 15 € + VAT
- Duration: typically 2–3 hours
- Duration: Course code valid for 12 months from the order
- Valid for 5 years (both card and PDF certificate)
- Based on: ISO 23853 standard
What skills does the course provide?
After completing the course, you will be aware of the legal responsibilities and obligations of a backhoe operator, and you will be able to anticipate the hazards associated with lifting operations. You will also learn:
- Proper usage of lifting equipment and principles of load attachment
- Inspection of lifting equipment and identification of disqualification criteria
- As a signal of activity during lifting work
The course provides a solid foundation for the written approval that the employer must give before someone can act as a backer.
What does the course include?
The content is divided into seven sections:
- Responsibilities and legislation — what the task of a rear attachment requires by law
- Lift trucks — basic information about various lifting devices
- Lift equipment — criteria for use, inspection and disposal
- Attachment methods — how to securely attach the load in various situations
- Labeling — directing lifting work with the aid of ropes
- Planning the work — preliminary planning for lifting operations
- Identifying hazards — identifying risks before starting lifting work
The course ends with a theory test.
How is the course conducted in practice?
You can start the course immediately after ordering and progress at your own pace — complete it in one sitting or split it into multiple parts, whichever suits you best. The course works both on a computer and on a phone, but the best user experience is achieved on a computer.
Once you have completed the course and passed the theory test, the PDF certificate can be downloaded immediately.
Can I also get a physical card?
Yes, if you wish. The plastic employee card is available for an additional fee (15 € + VAT), and it will be delivered by post to the address you provided in your order within approximately four weeks.
How long is the qualification valid for?
Both the card and the PDF certificate are valid for five years after the performance.
How much time do I have to complete the course?
The course code is valid for 12 months from the time of the order, so you can schedule the completion of the course at a time that suits you within this timeframe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the backlink builder’s online course?
Online training that provides the skills to act as a load carrier and marker in lifting operations, based on the ISO 23853 standard.
Is this the same as apprenticeship training?
Yes, ”foreman” is a familiar, older term for the same job — the course content covers both the load-shoveling role and the marking role.
How long does it take to complete the course?
Typically 2–3 hours, but you can split it into several parts according to your schedule.
How long are the card and certificate valid for?
Five years from the performance.
Can I have a physical card?
Yes, for an additional fee (15 € + VAT), delivery time is approximately four weeks.
How long do I have to complete the course after placing the order?
12 months.
Is this course sufficient as a written promise from the employer?
The course provides a strong foundation for competence, but the actual requirement to hold a written permit as a backhoe operator is always specified by the employer separately.




