Dump Truck

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Carry out pre-start inspection.

• Operate safely under varying site conditions.

• Carry out minor adjustments and routine service.

• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.

• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

• Understand the causes of instability of the truck and the load.

• Be able to position the vehicle for loading from and dumping into excavations etc.

Course Summary

• Current relevant regulations

• Introduction to machine

• Pre – shift inspections

• Controls and instruments

• Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems

• Driving loading and unloading

Certification
CPCS Red Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years (non renewable).
Luddon Construction Ltd Theory and Practical Certificate for in-house courses.
The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Loading Shovel Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.