Dump Truck Rigid Chassis
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 rigid 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 4 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 rigid 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:
- Uneven, rough terrain
- A slope of not less than 18%
- A straight run of at least 50 metres
