Dump truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes) Lantra ITA
Throughout the land-based and construction industry dump trucks are an important machine on site as they are able to handle difficult terrain whilst carrying large loads, therefore making them a flexible piece of equipment.
Our Dump Truck (articulated chassis up to 15 Tonnes) training and assessment course runs from 1 to 5 days depending on your experience, and our experienced instructors will help you to understand and learn about the dump trucks capabilities so you are able to use it effectively and safely.
Who is it for?
Our course is for anyone who currently operates or will be required to operate a Dump Truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes) in the land-based or construction industries. The course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge required in order to operate the dump truck safely and confidently.
Course sessions
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook.
- Other information sources and applicable legislation.
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Set the dump truck for site and road travel.
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Position the dump truck to receive loads.
- Comply with loading procedures.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Discharge loads into trenches and over edges.
- Place the dump truck in an out-of-service condition.
Course summary
- Title: Dump Truck (articulated chassis up to 15 tonnes)
- Cost: Experienced/Refresher
Duration: 1 day
Costs: £350 plus VAT per person to include training, registration and certificates. Hire not included.
This is based on full course of 2 people.
Part Experienced
Duration: 2 days
Costs: £695 plus VAT per person to include registration and certificates. Hire not included.
This is based on full course of 2 people.
Novice
Duration: 3 days
Costs: £995 plus VAT per person to include registration and certificates. Hire not included.
This is based on full course of 2 people.
Courses may be longer at additional costs if further training is required - Duration: 1 to 3 days (depending on experience)
This is a Lantra ITA course
This means the training and assessment is carried out during the course by your instructor. You will receive both a certificate of training and an ID card (if you provide a photo!) This method saves time and is usually cheaper although the level of training is identical to Independent Assessment.