Individual Training

This course is ideal for the individual operator. It is fully accredited by ITSSAR who are approved by the HSEc

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Operating Safety Course

1 day course for £175 Semi- Experienced or : £299 for a 2 day Novice
50% Deposit is required prior to the start of the course. We accept credit/debit cards and PayPal.

This course is undertaken at our sites in Crewe Cheshire
 If required, B&B accommodation can be arranged at a reasonable price Please enquire for further information. Contact details are at the bottom of the page

 

AIMS OF THE  ONE DAY COURSE/PROGRAMME
To prove an acquired basic skill (must have minimum 6 months operating on a regular basis) the unlicensed operator needs safe handling ability of the dumper with proven confidence in his ability and skills. This course is designed to fill that gap. At the end of the course he will Appreciate the Health and Safety side of his new found working environment. To achieve this to the ITSSAR standard courses are set as follows. Can be used as Safety Awareness Training

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
Theory

Statutory Requirements Site Safety Awareness Operating Safety Code
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

Introduction to the Machine
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice
Practice Loading & Unloading
Practice Practical Skills Tests

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course

This course is available on Saturdays at our training site.                                    No extra charge

Dumper Truck Under 5tonne                                           Semi-Experienced Course  ( This is a strong guide)

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Day 
1

Introduction
Aims & Objectives

Operating
 Safety 
Rules

Factors
 affecting
 Mobility
 & Stability

Operator Pre-shift Checks

Driving Controls 

Practical 
Awareness Training

Practical Operating
Skills
Test

Theory Test

Close

 

AIMS OF THE  TWO DAY COURSE/PROGRAMME
With no skill the novice needs to have time to both absorb the theory and then acquire safe  handling ability of the dumper truck. Gain confidence in his ability and new found skills. Appreciate the Health and Safety side of his new found working environment on a dumper truck. To achieve this to the ITSSAR standard courses are set as follows.

This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant statutory provisions.

PROGRAMME
The course is spent on developing skills and knowledge associated with this type of machine.
Topics covered include:-
Theory

Health and Safety at Work Act
Statutory Requirements Site Safety Awareness Operating Safety Code
Multi Choice Theory Test

Practical

Introduction to the Machine
Major components
Control Familiarisation
Pre-Start Checks & Basic Maintenance Procedures
Basic Driving Procedures & Practice
Practice Loading & Unloading
Refuelling and parking
Practice Practical Skills Tests

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Notebook and pen
2. Appropriate safety wear.
All other materials are provided on the course

Dumper Truck Under 5tonne                                              Novice Course  ( This is a strong guide)

Period 1

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K		 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 L
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H		 Period 6 Period 7 Period 8 Period 9

Day 
1

Introduction
Aims & Objectives

HASAWA
Related Legislation

Operating
 Safety Rules

Major Components  Preventative Maintance

Operator Pre-shift Checks

Mobility
Stopping; Starting;Use of gear; use of all controles;Drive and maneuvering on level & gradients ground 

Day
 2

Loading and unloading 

Loading and unloading

Re-fueling & Parking

Theory & Practical Operating
Skills Test

Summery & Close
HSE Reported Related Incident
24 May 2010 Release No:792/W10
Health and Safety Executive (South East)		 Bridgend County Borough Council has been fined for an incident that saw a driver injured after his dumper truck overturned... For More Detail  Click Here


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All ITSSAR certificates issued will be valid for a period of 5 Years
After which a Safety awareness course will be needed.

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Thomas Truck Training Ltd
 Offices in ........
 The Potteries and The Midlands

The Potteries
PHONE +44 (0) 1270 505824
The Midlands
PHONE +44 (0) 1832 731261
  or 0845 644 8365 (local rate)

 

This is not a CITB course and it is not possible to attribute the course certificate to any CITB/CPCS or CSCS accreditation

SITE SAFETY AWARENESS CARDS
Construction sites may require you to hold a "Site Safety Awareness" card before you can access the construction site and use your new certification. These cards are administered through the CITB training organisation. The CITB organisation like ours is one of the 5 main accrediting bodies as referred to in the "Approver Code of Practice"  And as such in principal have HSE approval. 

To find out more about............... 
Site Safety Awareness and CPCS/CSCS related cards     5 Main Accrediting     ITSSAR   CITB  NPTC

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Certification & Testing 
At the end of this course the standard  ITSSAR  practical and theoretical test where possible will be conducted for the Dumper. This is the current recognised and recommended standards practical operators test. Operators are issued with an licence for your wallet and full sized certificate. Companies are issued with an A4 sized certificate, the trainees original practical and theoretical test marking sheet, course record and written trainee report where appropriate, as proof of training.