Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis
Course Information
Training Duration
| Years of Experience | Duration (Days) |
|---|---|
| Novice (Less than 1 year or no operational experience): | 5 |
| Intermediate (1-2 years operational experience): | 2 - 3 |
| Experienced (2+ years operational experience): | 1 |
| Test only: | 1 |
Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test
Pre-requisites
- You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.
Primary Objectives -
This course provides instruction in correct operation of the Dump Truck Rigid chassis. Course will include:
- Name and explain the purpose of the principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
- Conform with manufacturer’s requirements, as per the operator’s handbook, including additional information and relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre–use checks.
- Configure and have ready for travel (site and highway).
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – both loaded and unloaded.
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads.
- Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area.
- Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
- Position the vehicle to receive loads.
- Comply with loading procedures.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Transfer loads to different locations.
- Discharge loads into trenches and over edges.
- Maintain a safe and tidy working area.
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.