A09a - Forward tipping dumper

The purpose of our CPCS A09a Forward Tipping Dumper training is to ensure you or your employee has the skills, knowledge and understanding to be able to use the forward tipping dumper safely and efficiently.

The course and assessment covers:

• The nature of the sector of industry and the role and responsibilities of a plant operator;
• The purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology;
• The manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation;
• Undertaking all pre-use checks;
• Configuring for travel (site and highway);
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded;
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces whilst carrying loads;
• Ensuring the suitability of the tipping and loading area;
• The actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services;
• Positioning to receive loads;
• Complying with loading procedures;
• Ensuring load integrity and security;
• Transferring loads to different locations;
• Discharging loads into trenches and over edges;
• Maintaining safe and tidy working areas;
• Carrying out shut down and securing procedures;
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.
  

Courses for this category are run monthly in Essex.