CPCS FORWARD TIPPING DUMPER TREFRESHER TRAINING (2 DAYS)

This course is for those that as part of their work duties work with forward tipping dumpers. It is a legal requirement that those working with forward tipping dumpers should receive suitable and sufficient training for safety purposes.

This course is to train experienced operators. The course covers the following;

• 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

Trained operators must pass both the CPCS theory test and the practical test to achieve the red card.