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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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