Forward tipping dumper training (April 2023) CPCS

A three day CPCS forward tipping dumper course (A09A).  Maximum of 3 learners.

This is a course designed for novice operators.

Discount available if course is in combination with a ride on roller over 5 days.

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the role of a roller operator. This qualification covers forward tipping dumpers.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumpers will be able to accomplish the following.

Forward tipping dumper training course content

Outcomes

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

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks

Travelling and manoeuvring

• 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

Setting up for work

• Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Position to receive loads

Working tasks

• Comply with loading procedures
• Ensure load integrity and security
• Transfer loads to different locations
• Discharge loads into trenches and over edges

Completing work

• Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.

ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.