Course Content:

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumper will be able to:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the 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 Loading 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 loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.