Site Dumper Course Duration
3 Day FAS CSCS Site Dumper New Entrant Operator training courses (typically 8.30am to 4.30pm).

Location
This 3 day training course is available on-site on your premises anywhere in the Republic of Ireland subject to minimum numbers. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and machines are needed for the practical. The Certificate of Thorough Examination for the machine must be in date where required.

Site Dumper Certification
On successful completion of this programme, you will be issued with an Operator Log Book and a Temporary Operator card. You are required to spend a minimum of six months operating the Site Dumper within a two year timeframe before you can apply for your CSCS final assessment. Once the log book is completed you must attend an additional 1 Day Assessment in order to receive your full FAS CSCS Operator ticket, which is valid for 5 years.

Site Dumper Course Description
The Programme will consist of a combination of classroom sessions of underpinning knowledge relating to Site Dumper operations, and practical operation of the Site Dumper.

• Introduction
• Safety and PPE
• Responsibilities of the Site Dumper Operator
• Introduction to the Site Dumper
• Introduction to the Site Dumper Operator’s Manual
• Site Dumper pre-use checks
• Site Dumper safety awareness
• Safety controls
• Prepare the Site Dumper for movement
• Travel and operate the Site Dumper
• Positioning Site Dumper for loading and unloading
• Park and secure the Site Dumper

Trainee Requirements
Candidates must be over 18 and have at least three months general construction experience. Candidates must also hold a current FAS Safe Pass Registration Card. They must be medically fit to operate machinery.

PPE Requirements
Trainees must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment with them i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Viz Vest.

Who Should Attend?
This FAS New Entrant Site Dumper training course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn how to operate Site Dumpers. This course will prepare candidates for the FAS Site Dumper Assessment leading to the CSCS Site Dumper card (ticket) which is required for dumper drivers on construction sites.

Course Objectives
To provide delegates with the essential knowledge required to operate Site Dumpers efficiently and safely.

Training Methods
Presentation with slides, video, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.

Who Will Benefit?
All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of Site Dumpers.