Provides the opportunity for assessment of existing drivers of tipper truck vehicles and focuses on loading and un-loading techniques. Approximately 50% of the course is spent in vehicles given extensive active and passive learning opportunities for all participants.
BENEFITS
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
More awareness & understanding the root causes of motor vehicle accidents especially while tipping Have a basic understanding of the tipping techniques and its application to daily driving
Have the understanding of various conditions of driving may affect vehicle stability
Safe drivers could save company’s asset and operations cost
KEY CONTENT
The Tipper Truck course consist of both theory and practical instruction including:
An introduction to the Construction Industry
Current relevant regulations
Introduction to the machines
Pre-shift inspections of the machines
Controls and instruments
Coolant, Fuel and lubrication systems
Trenching, back-filling, levelling and marking out
Technical Test Theory Element
How to drive site dumpers of various capacities and types
How to drive safely and efficiently under differing site conditions including gradients
How to tow and reverse small trailers Positioning the dumper correctly for discharging into and loading from excavations
Various maintenance and checks required before starting work
Safe and correct methods of starting and stopping engines
Safety precautions which must be carried out
Limitations and capacities
Legal requirements
AUDIENCE
- Management & Operation (Spvr/Exc)
- Driver & Maintenance
METHODOLOGY This is a highly interactive classroom training program, whereby participants will gain and enhance their knowledge through understanding fundamentals of Driving. The practical session will boost participant’s confidence after knowing their fault and weaknesses being highlighted during in training. Participants will also be assessed on their knowledge before and after the newly acquired knowledge.
