They are considered to have one of the highest rates of accidents, causing serious injuries and even fatalities. This course equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting them and those around them. This course offers two certificate options: operating either a tracked or wheeled machine depending on your organisation’s needs.
The amount of instruction learners require will depend largely upon their previous experience and sessions will be adapted to meet their needs. The course combines theory and practical sessions, followed by assessment.
At the end of this course learners 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
This is an assessed course. Upon successful completion learners will receive a Lantra Awards Certificates of Competence.
