Objective:

To train individuals on the safety and maintenance of dumper trucks, focusing on-site safety and efficient material handling.

Key Components:

• Introduction to Dumper Trucks: Types, uses, and basic components.

• Safety Requirements: PPE, safe driving practices, and site-specific safety considerations.

• Pre-Operational Checks: Inspections of tyres, brakes, hydraulic systems, and lights.

• Operating Skills: Starting, stopping, manoeuvring, loading, and unloading techniques.

• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Routine checks, maintenance schedules, and addressing common problems.

• Practical Training: Supervised operation in a controlled environment.

Duration:

Renewals: 1-day refresher and test (£225)

Beginners: 3-days, including training and test (£675). A maximum of 3 persons.

Certification:

Participants receive operator certification through The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) or City & Guilds. Where City & Guilds is used for training and assessment, this can count towards the NVQ process.

Training Location:

On customer site/premises.