Dump Truck Articulated Chasis

Duration: To be advised

Who Should Attend?

See course aims

Course Aims and Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide training for individuals who wish to drive a rear tipping articulated
chassis type dump truck at a competent level.

Accreditation

On successful completion, the candidates will receive a Northern Safety Accredited certificate.

Content

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of
controls and gauges
• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook,
other information sources and applicable legislation
• Carry out pre-checks
• Set the dump truck for site and road travel
• Travel the dump truck over differing types of terrain
• Travel up and down substantial inclines
• Manoeuvre in confined areas
• Position the dump truck to receive loads
• Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards
• Comply with loading procedures
• Ensure load integrity and security
• Discharge loads into trenches or over edges
• Place the dump truck in an out-of-service condition

Maximum Numbers

A maximum number of 6 people can be trained at one time.

Venue

The training can be carried out on any site, providing the following equipment is available:
• Serviceable rear tipping articulated chassis type dump truck with the operators manual
• A means of loading the dump truck
• A designated unloading area
• A driving area which must include:
o Uneven, rough terrain
o A slope of not less than 18%
o A straight run of at least 50 metres