In a side tipper truck training center a driver uses type of dump truck used primarily in mining, construction, and bulk material transport industries. Instead of tipping backward like standard dump trucks, side tippers unload their cargo by tipping to the side, usually via hydraulic mechanisms.
Unit Standard No: 93793
Unit Standard Credits: 15
NQF Level: 3
Unit standard title : Operate tip truck
Compliance: TETA
Side tipper truck Training cost: R8000
Duration: 2 weeks
Side Tipper truck driving Course Content
Theory Test 20%: A written exam to assess knowledge of the vehicle's functions, safety protocols, and operational procedures.Practical Test 80%: Hands-on training where drivers operate the side tipper truck under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess side tipper truck learners to whether they are competent or not
Side tipper driving course Modules
- Introduction
- Truck Driver Licences
- Driver Health and Safety
- Vehicle Checks
- Coupling and Uncoupling Trailers
- Dimensions and Load Limits
- Vehicle Control
- Planning and Observing While Driving
- Sharing the Road With Others and Speed Management
- Vehicle Emergencies
- Crashes
- The Law
- Safe Driving Tips
Side Tipper truck Driver duty and responsible is the safety of the truck operation as soon as the load is moved. Because of this responsibility, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that the operation might be dangerous or unsafe, the tip truck operator must refuse to operate until the concern has been reported to the supervisor, any hazards are rectified, and safety conditions are met.
Side Tipper truck operators can get jobs in these departments like mining, construction etc.
Side Tip truck operator license renewal or refresher course is required every after 2 years of license expiry every 2 years.
Tipper truck certification
After a successful tip truck truck training assessment, a competence certificate is awarded to the driver by the accredited training provider registered in accordance with OSHA and TETA.
Tipper truck licence
After successful tipper truck course assessment. A competency license is awarded to driver
Tipper truck certificate renewal
Side tipper truck certificate expire every 2 years, hence renewal or recertification to ensure that operators stay up to date with safety standards and best practices. Old copy of license is required
Side Tipper operator Course requirements
- A copy of id/passport
- 2 colour id photos
- Code 14 driver's License
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Physically able
Key Benefits of side Tipper truck Operator Training at Zusiphe training Center:
- Increased Safety
- Improved Productivity
- Compliance
- Cost Savings
Side Tipper truck Jobs Opportunities
After the course you submit you CV to cv@cranestraining.com. There are recruitment agencies and employers who contact Zusiphe training centre for operators.
The competent tip truck operator can submit CV to advertising sites like indeed, career junction, linkedin etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I renew my side tipper truck certificate ?
After 2 years
How long is side tipper truck couse?
Side Tipper training takes 2-3 weeks.
How much is the side tipper truck operator course in South Africa?
Side Tipper truck course price is R8000
How much do side tipper truck operators make in South Africa?
Side Tipper truck operator salary is at the average of R R17263 per month
What licence do you need to drive side tipper truck?
code 14 Driver license
Where do I find side tipper truck operator jobs in south Africa?
Try to identify construction, mining and quarrying companies/departments then contact then to you CV. Or Upload CVs site like career junction, indeed, pnet and Linkedin.
Do you help to get jobs?
Yes, side tipper truck school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.
How to Operate tipper truck?
side Tipper truck training academy offers accommodation to students willing to travel from all these locations like Durban, Pinetown, Richardsbay, Empangeni, Port shepstone, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Kokstad, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Vryheid, Ulundi, Stanger, Eshowe, Amanzimtoti, Isipingo, Umkomaas in KwazuluNatal(KZN).
Different provinces of South Africa(sa) Mthatha/Umtata, Butterworth, East London and Port Elizabeth in Eastern cape, Bloemfontein in free state, Pretoria, vereeniging, kempton park, alberton, Germiston and Johannesburg(JHB) in Gauteng, Polokwane and Lephalale in Limpopo, Nelspruit, Witbank, Secunda in Mpumalanga, Kimberley in Nothern cape, Rustenburg and Mafikeng in North West, Cape town in Western Cape etc.
We train students from other southern African countries Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Angola, Tanzania, Ghana, DR.Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Chadi, Mali, Sudan, Niger, Burkina faso, Guinea, Madagascar and Uganda etc. Since we free accommodation and job assistance.



