Course overview
Who is the course for?Anyone who uses or will be using a Forward tipping dumper, wheeled or tracked, in the Land-based or Construction industries.Objectives:The expected learning outcomes are that the trainee should be able to:• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation. ( PUWER/ LOLER)• Carry out all pre-use and running checks. – Set the dumper for site and road travel.• Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state.• Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.• Position the dumper to receive loads.• Comply with loading procedures. Ensure load integrity and security.• Discharge loads into trenches or over edges.• Place the dumper in an out-of-service condition.• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.Course Details:Integrated training and assessment (ITA)Duration: 1-2 days varying, depending on experience – wheeled or tracked.1 day refresher for experienced operators who already hold a Lantra qualification or who can verify they have had minimum of 2 years regular experience.Maximum of 2-4 trainees per course depending on number of machines available.Instructor/machine/candidate ratio: 1 instructor: 2 machines: 4 candidates or 1 instructor: 1 machine: 2 candidates.Certification gained: Lantra Certificate of Competence, valid for 5 years.
