The course covers:

• Identifying the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all its controls and gauges
• Identifying and complying with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources, and applicable legislation (PUWER, LOLER)
• Carrying out all pre-use and running checks
• Setting the dumper for site and road travel
• Travelling over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground and substantial inclines both in a loaded and unloaded state
• Manoeuvring in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state
• Positioning the dumper to receive loads
• Complying with loading procedures
• Ensuring load integrity and security
• Discharging loads into trenches or over edges
• Placing the dumper in an out-of-service condition
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter

There will be assessment of practical skills.