Forward tipping mini dumper up to 1 tonne training

Course objective

Training for the operation of forward tipping dumper trucks which meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions.

Accredited by

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Accredited course name

N139 - Forward tipping mini dumper up to 1 tonne

Course content

• Health & safety at work act
• Management of health & safety at work regulations
• PUWER
• Introduction to the machine and components
• Pre-checks before operating
• Basic operation and controls
• Construction site safety
• Safe Working Loads (SWL)
• Safe practical operations for being loaded and unloading the skip
• Correct travelling procedures
• End of shift safe parking procedures

Assessment

Theory and practical examination.

Ratio

1 instructor : 1 forward tipping mini dumper up to 1 tonne : 3 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 3 day course
• Experienced operators: 1 day course