This qualification includes pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and instruments and driving/operating the dumper truck. The certificate will reflect the type of machine used, either “less than 10 tonnes” or “more than 10 tonnes”.

There are two units:

201 Pre-use safety - dumper trucks

202 Operate the dumper truck

Unit 201 Pre-use safety - dumper trucks consists of a number of learning outcomes. The learning outcomes are broken down in to assessment criteria. These are used by the assessor in the assessment process.

• LO1 Identify key aspects of legislation which apply to the safe preparation and operation of a dumper truck (Criteria 1.1-1.2)
• LO2 Prepare the dumper truck for work without risk to themselves, other people and the environment (Criteria 2.1)
• LO3 Undertake a verbal hazard and risk assessment on the site and the machine (Criteria 3.1-3.5)
• LO4 Carry out daily and routine maintenance on a dumper truck (Criteria 4.1)

Unit 202 Operate the dumper truck consists of a number of learning outcomes. The learning outcomes are broken down in to assessment criteria. These are used by the assessor in the assessment process.

• LO1 State the identified knowledge that underpins understanding of driving a dumper truck (Criteria 1.1-1.3)
• LO2 Manoeuvre the dumper truck and operate it safely without risk to themselves, other people and the environment (Criteria 2.1-2.7)
• LO3 State procedures to be observed when cleaning and inspecting the dumper truck and reporting defects (Criteria 3.1-3.2)

Training is provided by a very experienced trainer , who is also an Assessor for this qualification.

This qualification is examined by an Independent City & Guilds NPTC Assessor (An Assessor who has not been involved in the training) 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 (0124-01) and endorsed with the capacity of the machine used for assessment.

Note: This is issued directly by City & Guilds NPTC.

There are two options:

1. For experienced dumper truck operators who only need to brush up their skills and prepared for assessment. This can be achieved in one day. Training is £160.00 , registration through CEPT is £27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00, assessment by a City & Guilds Assessor is £72.00 total payable £294.00. Please note there is no V.A.T payable as B.E.S.T. In Horticulture Education is a Not-for-Profit Organisation.

2. For dumper truck operators who have some or no experience, will need more training a two day course is recommended. Training is £320.00, registration through CEPT is £27.00 and certification with City & Guilds NPTC is £35.00, assessment by a City & Guilds Assessor is £72.00 total payable £454.00. Please note there is no V.A.T payable as B.E.S.T. In Horticulture Education is a Not-for-Profit Organisation.

To book your place on a course 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 98% success!

Please note it will be your, or your organisations responsibility to supply the machine, sundry equipment and materials. Also, all items of PPE for this course including safety footwear and work gloves. 

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