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NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper (N204) Training Course
The NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper course uses simulated site conditions to teach candidates the skills and knowledge to safely operate a forward-tipping dumper truck and earn accreditation.
Rated Excellent
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What is NPORS Dumper Training
This NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper training course combines classroom lessons with hands-on practice for new and experienced operators. It will help you learn how to safely operate forward tipping dumpers and understand important health and safety rules in construction and similar fields. If you’ve never used this type of dumper before, this course will cover safety requirements, pre-use checks, and how to drive the dumper in various settings like construction sites, ports, warehouses, and utilities.
After finishing the course, participants who pass will receive a traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years. If you also want the NPORS/CSCS Card (the NPORS Red Trained Operators Card) valid for two years, please prove that you’ve completed the CITB HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years.
What Will You Learn
- Legal Duties for Employees and Employers
Attaching and Using Additional Equipment
Performing Regular Maintenance and Servicing
Preparing the Dumper for Road Use
Following Safety Guidelines and Procedures
Understanding the Machine’s Components, Including the Diesel Engine
Conducting Pre-Start Inspections and Ongoing Checks
Operating the Dumper on Rough Terrain and Steep Slopes (With and Without a Load)
Navigating Tight or Restricted Spaces Safely
Transporting Loads Between Different Locations
NPORS Training Assessment
At the end of the course, participants must complete a written assessment and a practical test. If they pass both, they will receive the traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years.
If you want the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), you must prove that you’ve completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test in the last two years. The NPORS Red card is valid for two years.
Before it expires, you must register for a relevant plant NVQ. Once you complete the NVQ, you will receive a blue Competent Operators Card, valid for five years.
If you work in the construction sector, you should apply for the NPORS/CSCS card
Existing NPORS card holders without an NVQ can apply for the NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card
Existing NPORS card holders with an NVQ can apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card
Existing NPORS card holders with an NVQ can apply for the Blue Competent Operator Card
Entry Requirements
If you want to apply for the NPORS/CSCS Card (NPORS Red Trained Operators Card), you must prove that you completed the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test within the last two years.
Who is this course for?
- Inexperienced Forward Tipping Dumper Operators
- Experienced Forward Tipping Dumper Operators
- Construction Plant Machinery Handlers
- Construction Plant Machinery Operators
- Tipping Dumper Supervisors
- Dumper Drivers
General Course Content
Learn how to inspect the dumper before starting it. This includes checking fluid levels (oil, water, hydraulic), inspecting tyres for damage, ensuring all controls and safety features function, and confirming the machine's overall condition.
Understand how to monitor the dumper while it’s in operation. This involves listening for unusual noises, checking gauges for regular readings (temperature, pressure), and observing the machine’s performance to spot any issues early.
Learn how to prepare the dumper for movement around a construction site. This includes ensuring the machine is properly set up for manoeuvring on uneven surfaces and adjusting settings for site-specific conditions.
Understand the requirements for safely travelling on public roads, including securing loads, checking that lights and signals are operational, and ensuring the dumper meets road safety regulations.
Learn how to safely drive the dumper uphill with and without a load, including techniques to prevent tipping. Understand how to descend steep slopes safely, maintaining control and stability to avoid accidents.
Learn how to correctly position the dumper to align with loading equipment, such as cranes or loaders, ensuring safe and efficient loading.
Understand and follow the correct steps for loading materials into the dumper. This includes ensuring proper alignment, avoiding overloading, and securing the load to prevent spillage.
Learn how to safely dump materials into trenches, ensuring even distribution and avoiding damage to surrounding areas.
Practice safely dumping materials over edges or barriers, considering load spread and control factors.
Learn the steps to properly prepare the dumper for operation, including starting procedures and system checks.
Learn how to safely shut down and secure the dumper to prevent unauthorised use or potential hazards.
Learn about the specific duties of a plant operator, including safety responsibilities, operational standards, and how your role fits into the larger project. Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls, and terminology.
Identify and understand the main parts of the dumper, such as the engine, hydraulic system, and dump mechanism. Learn about the dumper’s structure and how its design affects operation. Get familiar with the various controls used to operate the dumper and the technical terms associated with it.
Conduct a thorough inspection before starting work each day. This involves verifying that all systems function properly and ensuring the dumper is safe and operable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Forward Tipping Dumper is a construction vehicle for transporting and dumping materials like soil, gravel, or construction debris. It features a tipping mechanism that allows the dumper to unload its contents by tilting the front part of the dump bed forward.
The NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper Course teaches participants how to safely operate forward tipping dumpers, covering classroom learning and practical exercises.
This course is for fresh and experienced operators new to operating forward tipping dumpers, especially those working in construction and industrial environments.
You will learn about health and safety requirements, pre-operational checks, manoeuvring and dumper operating, and your responsibilities as a plant operator.
After completing the course and passing the assessment and practical test, you will receive a traditional NPORS Operator Card, valid for three years.
If you need the NPORS/CSCS Card, confirm this when booking and prove passing the CSCS HSE Operatives touchscreen test within the last two years.
The NPORS Red Card is valid for two years. Before it expires, you must register for and complete a relevant plant NVQ.
To demonstrate your understanding and skills at the end of the course, you will take both a written assessment and a practical test.
