Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees
1 – 4

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

• instructions and accepted good practice.
• Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Position dumper for loading from and discharging into, excavations.
• Understand the causes of instability of dumper and load.
• Operate safely under varying site conditions.
• Carry out a pre-start inspection. 

Course Summary

• Use of stop blocks
• Position for loading
• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Travelling on inclines
• Refuelling procedures
• Introduction to machine
• Hill starts
• Controls and instruments
• Pre-start inspection/maintenance
• Driving, loading and unloading
• Use of various types of skips
• CPCS Theory Test Preparation

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

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

Recommended Follow-On Courses
CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (level 2) on Forward Tipping Dumper is achieved within 2 years of gaining a CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.