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Forward tipping dumpers are considered to have one of the highest rates of accidents, causing serious injuries and even fatalities. This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.
This course offers two certificate options: operating either a tracked or wheeled machine depending on your needs.
The finer details
This assessment course has been developed to assess your knowledge and understanding of how to operate a forward tipping dumper safely.
The course duration will depend on the number of learners requiring assessment and will be from half a day to one day.
The assessment will consist of a multiple choice question paper and practical assessment using the machine. Assessment will cover:
- Plant Safety and the Law
- Machine Knowledge and Preparation for Work
- Travelling and Manoeuvring the Machine
- Machine Operation
- Securing Loads and Safe Transportation.
If successful in meeting the required standards assessed, you will be awarded a certificate of competence and a Lantra skills ID card for your chosen certificate option.
Delivery method
Practical observation and assessmentCourse description:
Who should attend?
This course is for you if you’re currently using a forward tipping dumper. It will test your knowledge and skills in operating this machine safely and efficiently.
As you'll appreciate, this course contains some practical activity that will require a minimum level of fitness. If you have any concerns, please speak to the Provider.
What will be covered?
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the key requirements of health, safety and environmental legislation
- Interpret and comply with drawings, specifications, schedules, risk assessments and manufacturers’ owner’s manuals (MOMs) related to the plant or machinery operations and the work to be carried out
- Identify the hazards associated with plant or machinery operations and put the appropriate control measures in place
- Identify and explain the purpose of machine components and operator controls
- Conduct all operational and pre-start checks
- Prepare the forward tipping dumper for site and highway travel
- Drive the forward tipping dumper safely over varying types of terrain
- Operate the forward tipping dumper safely in restricted spaces
- Operate the forward tipping dumper to transport materials to given work instructions
- Demonstrate how to safely place spoil onto varying terrain
- Shut down and secure plant or machinery
- Describe the procedures used for loading and unloading forward tipping dumpers when transported on a trailer.
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