Forward Tipping Dumper   (Wheeled or Tracked )

Course objectives

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all its controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operators handbook, other information sources, and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
• Set the dumper for site and road travel.
• Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state.
• Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.
• Position the dumper to receive loads.
• Comply with loading procedures.
• Ensure load integrity and security.
• Discharge loads into trenches or over edges.
• Place the dumper in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.

Who are the courses for?

Anyone who uses or will be using a wheeled or tracked forward tipping dumper in the land-based industries or construction industry.

Duration/format

Experienced operators – wheeled or tracked - 1 day

trainee ratio

• Suitable safe area of hard flat surface, minimum area half hectare (1 acre), to include a haul route and inclines of 25% (1:5:5) enough for trainees to operate the machine over a number of days, free from overhead obstructions, at least 20 metres from overhead power lines. Written permission from the employer/landowner must be provided stating that the training area is able to be used for the purposes intended and is free from all underground services.

• Forward tip dumper of the correct weight category complying with safety regulations
• Supplementary vehicle to load the dumper (ie 180 or 360 excavator)

NB trainees cannot be assessed for operating the excavator during the forward tipping dumper course

• Suitable loads for the dumper’s skip type eg sand, gravel, earth, rocks
• An area which must have level ground, a straight run of at least 10 metres, slopes and inclines
• Cones/materials
• Method of cordoning off the work area
• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• First Aid equipment complying with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Reg 1981
• Fire extinguisher

Trainee

• Operator instruction book for all machinery and attachments
• Lift truck complying with safety regulations in a well-maintained state
• Overalls and wet weather clothing
• High visibility jacket
• PPE (eye, head, foot and hand protection)
• Notebook and pencil

Venue

• Dry clean building with room for all machinery to be worked on
• Light and heating if necessary
• Seating and tables for trainees

• Suitable area of land to operate (see above)

Course materials

• Skills guide
• Land-based/CPCS theory test question paper
• Land-based/CPCS operator assessment form