Forward Tipping Dumper
Learn to inspect, manoeuvre, load and tip a forward tipping dumper safely across rough ground, inclines and confined areas.
Who Is This Course For?
People who operate, or will operate, forward tipping dumpers and require CPCS, NPORS or in-house certification.
Course Aims
To provide delegates with the training to confirm their understanding of safe and correct operation of the Forward Tipping Dumper.
Course Content
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
- Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
- Conform with manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undertake all pre-use checks
- Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces - loaded and unloaded
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads
- Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Position to receive loads
- Comply with loading procedures
- Ensure load integrity and security
- Transfer loads to different locations
- Discharge loads into trenches and over edges
- Maintain safe and tidy working areas
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting
Additional Information
Price on application. The price depends on the card or certification route required.
CPCS training and testing must take place at a CPCS centre. NPORS training and assessment can take place at suitable client premises or the training centre. We will confirm the appropriate route and venue requirements before booking.
- Duration
- 1-4 days
- Maximum attendees
- 4
- Refreshers
- Depends on the certificate or card route chosen. Ask us about the relevant renewal requirements.
- Certification
- CPCS Trained Operator Card (Red)
- NPORS CSCS affiliated Card (Red)
- NPORS Traditional Card
- Advance Training Certificate
- Recommended Progression
S/NVQ is required to progress CPCS & NPORS Trained Operator (Red) Cards to the Competent Operator (Blue) Cards. Call for further information.
On-site course delivery
This course can be delivered privately at your premises
NPORS training and assessment can take place at suitable client premises. CPCS training and testing must take place at a CPCS centre. On-site delivery requires a suitable classroom, a forward tipping dumper and an appropriate practical area. Full requirements are confirmed before booking.
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Tell us how many people need the course, their experience and your preferred timescale. We will confirm the available delivery options and arrangements.
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