Tipper truck operator training teaches drivers how to safely and effectively pre/post-inspect, operate a truck on and off the road.
Unit Standard No: 262734
Unit Standard Credits: 10
NQF Level: 2
Unit standard title : Operate tip truck
Compliance: TETA
Tip truck Training cost: R4500
Tipper truck training 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 tipper truck under supervision to demonstrate their competence in operating the equipment.
Assessment: Assessors and moderators assess tipper truck learners to whether they are competent or not
Course Overview
- What's tipper truck
- Functions of tip truck
- Types of tip truck
- Componets of tipper truck
- Applications of tip truck
- Identify all safety features and warning and their purposes in accordance to manufactures specifications
- Explain all maximum operating capacity
- Explain all warnings from dumper truck indicators
- Describe or demonstrate corrective actions in terms of neutralising
Pre Operation Checks
- Tyre pressure, fluid levels, and overall truck condition.
- Inspecting Tyres and Brakes
- Hydraulic System Check
- Start-up and shutdown procedures
- Report all faults found during the inspection
- Understanding the manufacturers Manual
- Tip truck parked according to manufacturers and worksite requirements according to manufactures specification
Site Preparation and plan for work activities
- Sequence of operations is determined according to site operational requirements.
- Required equipment e.g Machine attachments, personal protective equipment and safety signs.
- Inspect and prepare site according to site operational requirements.
Safe operation procedures of tip truck
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Site Safety
- Operating in Confined Spaces
- Explain all warnings from tip truck indicators Procedures for driving in different weather conditions, on uneven terrain, and avoiding tipping.
- Handling Emergencies
Operating Procedures
- Demonstrate the functions of tipper controls in accordance to manufacturers specifications.
- Functions of controls
- Explain temporary safety signs in relations to their use or placement
- Starting and Stopping the Truck
- Driving Techniques
- Speed and Load Limits
- Load Management
- Efficient Dumping
Post-Operation Procedures
- Shutdown Procedures
- Cleaning and Shutdown
- Documentation: Completing logs or reports as required by the employer or regulatory bodies.
Tipper truck Operator 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.
Tipper truck operators can get jobs in these departments like mining.
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 adt driver
Tipper truck license renewal
Articulated dump truck licenses 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
Tipper operator Course requirements
- A copy of id/passport
- 2 colour id photos
- Code 10 driver's License
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Physically able
Key Benefits of Tipper truck Operator Training at Zusiphe training Center:
- Increased Safety
- Improved Productivity
- Compliance
- Cost Savings
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 tipper truck certificate and license?
After 2 years
How long is tip truck couse?
Tipper training takes 7-10 days.
How much is the tip truck operator course in South Africa?
Tipper truck course price is R4500
How much do tipper truck operators make in South Africa?
Tipper truck operator salary is at the average of R R17263 per month
What licence do you need to drive tip truck?
code 10 Driver license
Where do I find 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, tip truck school assist in finding a job, cv writing. By encouraging employers contact us on +27738519937.
How to Operate tipper truck?
Manoeuvring a jointed cab and dump bed on uneven terrain, pre/post daily checks of the tip truck, hauling, loading and dumping load, and safety requirements must be followed.
How to get a dump truck License?
Zusiphe training Center on +27738519937
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.
In Tiper truck training center trucks are used in construction, mining, quarrying and other industries that require to haul and transport heavy and large quantities of materials across rough terrain like such as dirt, sand, gravel, or construction debris.
Tipper training price is affordable for any one. A comptent tipper truck license holder earns an average salary of R17263 per month or R104 per hour depending on the exprience of the driver and employer.
