WHO ATTENDS
This course is aimed at people who require the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely operate and correctly maintain a Forward Tipping Mini Dumper.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Learners applying for the NPORS CSCS Card, or those requiring the ‘HS&E TESTED Logo’ displayed on their card must have passed the CITB Operatives Health, Safety and Environment Test within the last 2 years. Learners must also have a good understanding of spoken and written English.

ABOUT NPORS
The National Plant Operators Registration Scheme is one of the UK’s leading Accreditation and Registration Bodies, working across the Construction, Industrial,Utilities, Warehousing and Distribution, Agricultural,Ports and Marine sectors. NPORS maintains bothnational and international standards by working with industry and Accredited Training Providers.

ASSESSMENT
The NPORS Assessment includes a Theory Evaluationmade up of open and multiple choice questions and a NPORS Practical Assessment.

CERTIFICATION
Certification for this course is valid for 5 years.

BENEFITS
Upon successful completion of this course you will:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, thedangers of working in the industry and theirresponsibilities as an operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’shandbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major componentsof the machine and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordancewith the manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for forwardtipping mini dumper use
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the workarea
• Prepare the forward tipping mini dumper for useand operate safely and efficiently
• Attachments set correctly for operation
• Environmental considerations
• Storage and transport of forward tipping minidumper / implements / attachments
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures