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Forward Tipping Dumper
Course Overview
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational
and safety requirements applicable to Forward Tipping Dumper operators working
in the construction industry and allied environments
Duration
2 Days
Max Candidates
6
Dates Available
Please call for availability
Who Should Attend
Anyone who is required to operate or supervise the operation of the Forward Tipping
Dumper in a construction or similar environment
Course Contents
- Basic construction, names of components, purpose and use of controls
- Use of handbook and other information sources, including legislation and Approved
Codes of Practice
- Pre-use, start, running checks and close down procedures
- Preparing the dumper for site and road travel
- Travelling the dumper over different terrain
- Travelling up and down substantial inclines, in both a loaded and unloaded state
- Manoeuvring, progressing to confined spaces in a forward and reverse direction
- Positioning the dumper to receive loads and discharging into excavations
- Loading procedures
- Load characteristics, integrity and security
- Discharging loads into trenches and over edges
- Placing the dumper in an out of service condition
- Loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter
- Assessment
Course Outcomes
On completion of the course your candidate will be able to:
- Conduct the various checks and maintenance to be carried out before commencing
work
- Use correct and safe methods of starting and stopping engines
- Know the safety precautions applicable to dumper operations
- Know the capacity and limitations of the machine
- Delegates are required to take the CPCS Technical Test. Upon successful completion
of the test they will be awarded a Red Operators Card.
Your candidate will be awarded a:
- CPCS Red Operators Card – ( subject to successfully passing the Health &
Safety Touch Screen Test)
Suggested Follow on Training
CPCS Plant NVQ, Dump Truck, Ride on Roller
Other Information
All candidates will receive a complimentary lunch for each day they are with
us.
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