Dump trucks

Course summary

Title: Dump Truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes)Title: Counterbalance Lift Trucks

Assessment: Lantra Integrated

Duration: 

1-day (refresher) 

2-days (part experienced)

3-days (novice)

Cost: £350+VAT (1-day), £695+VAT (2-days) or £995+VAT (novice) per person to include Lantra training, assessment, and eCertificate

Prerequisites: None

Machine hire is not included

Learners will require…

  • High visibility jacket
  • PPE:
    • eye protection
    • hard hat
    • steel toecap boots
    • work gloves
  • Overalls and wet weather clothing
  • Packed lunch

Dump truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes

Throughout the land-based and construction industry dump trucks are an important machine on site as they are able to handle difficult terrain whilst carrying large loads, therefore making them a flexible piece of equipment.

Our Dump Truck training and assessment course runs from 1 to 5 days depending on your experience, and our experienced instructors will help you to understand and learn about the dump trucks capabilities so you are able to use it effectively and safely.

Who is it for?

Our course is for anyone who currently operates or will be required to operate a Dump Truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes) in the land-based or construction industries. The course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge required in order to operate the dump truck safely and confidently.

Course sessions

  • Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
  • Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook.
  • Other information sources and applicable legislation.
  • Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
  • Set the dump truck for site and road travel.
  • Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, in a loaded and unloaded state.
  • Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
  • Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.
  • Position the dump truck to receive loads.
  • Comply with loading procedures.
  • Ensure load integrity and security.
  • Discharge loads into trenches and over edges.
  • Place the dump truck in an out-of-service condition.

Contact Morton Training

If you are unable to find the course that you are looking for or you require further information on courses or funding, then please contact us today and we will be more than happy to help.

  • Morton Park, Drain Lane, Holme on Spalding Moor, YO43 4DG
  • Office Number : 01430 860 057
  • info@mortontraining.co.uk
  • VAT Number: 236 4834 94
  • Registered Cardiff, Wales. Company Number: 10071857