Description
This course is essential for anyone who uses dumper trucks in a professional capacity (as part of their normal duties). For example, a landscaper.
This course is essential for anyone who uses dumper trucks in a professional capacity (as part of their normal duties). For example, a landscaper.
You will study the underpinning knowledge essential for correctly maintaining a dumper truck and receive tuition in how to maintain and safely operate a dumper truck.
The following areas are covered during the course in two units:
The Certificate will be endorsed according to the load capacity of dumper truck used for the assessment.
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Please note: We need to be informed before registration to ensure that the candidate is registered for the correct assessment.
This qualification is examined by an Independent City & Guilds NPTC Assessor after training has been completed at a mutually convenient date. In most instances (subject to Assessor availability) we can arrange assessment directly after training. Assessment can take 1.5 - 3.0 hours and will always be at the venue at which you trained.
You will receive a City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Operation of Dumper Trucks and endorsed with the capacity of the machine used for assessment. Note this is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.
Training is £175.00 per candidate, registration through CEPT is £27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00, assessment by a City & Guilds Independent Assessor is £77 total payable £314.00
Courses will take place our Ryton Centre. However, if you would like this course delivered at your own site please contact us, we would be pleased to discuss viability and cost. please contact Tony Davies by email. tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
To book your place on a course, click on the green 'Enrol on this Course' button below; but if you would like this course delivered in the workplace, please contact Tony Davies by email: tonydavies@bestinhorticulture.co.uk
We have a very high success rate in preparing candidates for assessment, to date we have achieved 100% success!
Please note we supply trainees with all items of PPE for this course (with the exception of safety footwear, which must be supplied by the trainee/candidate).
17th September 2025
13.30 pm
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£625.00
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This course is essential for anyone who uses dumper trucks in a professional capacity (as part of their normal duties). For example, a landscaper.




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B.E.S.T in Horticulture Education Limited, Registered in England No 14088275. (A not for profit organisation)
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