NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper (N204)

The course will provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Gaining a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Learning a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used.
• Being able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions.
• Being able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions.
• Identifying and maintaining PPE appropriate for Forward Tipping Dumper use.
• Conducting all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements.
• Safely mounting and dismounting the machine.
• Starting and stopping the engine and safely moving the machine off and stopping it safely.
• Configuring the machine for travel and manoeuvring it safely across varying terrain in open and confined areas.
• Safe and best practice in performing specific loading and unloading tasks and operations.
• Manoeuvring the machine to the work area and correctly configuring in readiness to carry out Forward Tipping Dumper tasks.
• Carrying out Forward Tipping Dumper tasks.