About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2025
- PLA
Course Outline
Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the forward tipping dumper will be able to: • Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator. • Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology. • Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation. • Undertake all pre-use checks. • Configure and ready for travel (site and highway). • Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded. • Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads. • Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area. • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services. • Position to receive loads. • Comply with loading procedures. • Ensure Loading integrity and security. • Transfer loads to different locations. • Discharge loads into trenches and over edges. • Maintain safe and tidy working areas. • Carry out shut down and securing procedures. • Explain loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.
Entry Requirements
None
What will I learn?
The NPORS N204 course aims to provide the candidate with a thorough practical and theory training in operating a Forward Tipping Dumper in order to to enable the candidate to pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Assessment
To achieve the NPORS Operators Card candidates must pass both the NPORS Theory and Practical Test. This is valid for 3 years.
Career Progression
• Dumper Driver: Operating a forward tipping dumper on construction sites, often alongside groundworkers1. • Groundworker: Engaging in groundwork tasks, sometimes requiring the operation of a forward tipping dumper2. • Skilled Operative: Working on civil projects that may involve the use of a forward tipping dumper1. • Plant Operator: Handling different types of plant machinery, including forward tipping dumpers for specific tasks1.
Duration
01 August 2025 - 31 July 2026
