A09 Forward Tipping Dumper CPCS Course

Course Description

This A09 Forward Tipping Dumper training course is for Dumper Operators who want to take a CPCS test to gain their Red Trained Operator Card.
We offer 2 types of Forward Tipping Dumper training courses:-

A09 Novice – this is a 1 or 2 day course plus 1 day for testing for operators with little to no experience.

A09 Experienced – this is a 1 day course plus 1 day for testing.  It is for experienced operators who use dumpers day to day.

Endorsements – A: Wheeled and B: Tracked

A09 Forward Tipping Dumper Training Course Details

• Roles and responsibilities.
• Dumper controls and terminology.
• Regulations and legislation.
• Undertake all pre-use inspection checks.
• Operating over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded.
• Actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Position to receive loads.
• Complying with loading procedures.
• Load integrity and security.
• Transfer and discharge loads into trenches and over edges.
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
• Shut down procedures.

Testing and Further Courses

Theory Test – a verbal test with one to one questions with the tester.

Practical Test – a test including:-

• Pre-start and running checks.
• Travel in a loaded and unloaded state.
• Position the dumper for loading.
• Receive a load.
• Deposit the load into the edge of an excavation.
• Form a stockpile.
• Clean out the skip fully.
• Park the Dumper.
• Carry out the shutdown and securing procedures.

In addition, you will need to undertake a Health & Safety test within 2 years.
Next step – CPCS blue competence card and NVQ Level 2.

CITB Grants

On all the CPCS and CITB courses that we offer, you can claim money back if you are a ‘CITB Levy Payer‘. If you have any questions please contact us for more information.

To find out more information on a course or to book please contact us.