This course is approved by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS), which complies with the Health and Safety at work act (1974) and all other regulations regarding operator training.

Learning outcomes

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s 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 loadedand 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.

Examination and Certification

To achieve the learning outcomes the candidate must complete a theory test and a practical test.
Successful candidates will be entered into the NPORS and CPCS scheme.

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