Operate an articulated dump truck
DESCRIPTION
Unit Standard (SAQA Reg. No 262745)
What is an Articulated Dump Truck? the articulated dump/tipper truck. compared to the rigid dump truck, can handle rough and unruly terrain and weather, along with lower ceiling heights, restricted turning radiuses and narrow roads. However, with increasing use of this equipment there has been an increasing trend of these vehicles being involved in overturn incidents.
When operated and maintained by competent drivers, in a properly designed and maintained environment, ADT overturns are a wholly preventable occurrence.
Successful learner of this standard will be able to;
- Demonstrating knowledge of the functions of an articulated dump truck.
- Planning for work activities and prepare work area.
- Starting and shutting down articulated dump truck.
- Operating articulated dump truck.
- Transporting articulated dump truck to and from site.
COURSE DURATION:
- 5 Days Novice
- 1 Day Re-certification
NQF LEVEL: 2
CREDITS: 10
Quality Assured Partner: Construction Education And Training Authority
Description
The qualifying learner will be able to operate an articulated dump truck by understanding the functions of starting, shutting down and operating procedures for the machine. Learners who master the applied competence described in this course will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Plant operators. The area of focus of this programme will be;
Articulated Dump Truck Operator
Functions Of An Articulated Dump Truck
Articulated Dump Truck Components
Personal Protective Equipment An Articulated Dump Truck Operator May Be Required To Use
Plan Work Activity And Prepare Work Area
- Planning Our Work Activities
- Receiving Instructions
- Interpreting The Work Instructions
- Documentation
Preparing The Work Area
- Assessing The Work Area
- Checking For Potential Health And Safety Risks
- Identifying Fixtures That Need To Be Removed Or Protected
Articulated Dump Truck Checks, Starting, Shutting Down And Parking
Different Checks An Operator Must Do On A Articulated Dump Truck
- The Walk Around Inspection
- The Pre – Starting Checks
- The Pre –Operating Checks
- The Operating Checks
- The Parking Procedure
- The Shutdown Procedures
Different Gauges We Find On Articulated Dump Truck
- Temperature Gauges
- Pressure Gauges
- Fuel Tank Level Gauges
- Electrical System Charging Gauges
- Hour Meter Gauges
Different Types Of Warning Devices
- Warning Lights
- Hooters
- Buzzers
- Back – Up Alarms
- Electronic/Computer Monitoring System
How To Perform The Checks And Why
How To Perform The Checks
How To Start And Shut Down An Articulated Dump Truck
Shutting Down And Parking The Articulated Dump Truck
- Parking
- Stopping The Articulated Dump Truck
- Stopping The Engine
Articulated Dump Truck Maintenance
- Engine Maintenance
Articulated Dump Truck General Operational Safety Aspects
- Operator Compartments
- Safety Rules
- Site Rules
- Working the Articulated Dump Truck
- Mounting and Dismounting
- Preliminary tests
- Operating Defensively
Articulated Dump Truck Operation
- Lifted Load Body
- Exposed High Voltage Cables
Demonstrate knowledge on Operating the Articulated Dump Truck
- Brakes And Braking
- The Hydraulic Retarder
- The Service Brake
- The Parking Brake
Driving the Articulated Dump Truck
- Driving Uphill
- Driving Downhill
- Off-Road Driving
Working the Articulated Dump Truck
- Loading
- Hauling
- Dumping
- Empty Return
Loading Methods
- V – Shape method
- L – Shape method
- T – Shape method
Intermittent Revving
Excessive Idling
Engine Exhaust Smoke Colour
Starting a Cold Engine
Documenting The Machine Use, Report And Communicate Information
- The Importance Of Documenting The Machine Use
- Reporting Faults And Problems With The Machine
- Communicating Information
- Other Role-Players
Transporting the Articulated Dump Truck
- Aspects An Operator Must Consider When Loading The Articulated Dump Truck For Transportation
- How To Correctly Load And Position The Articulated Dump Truck On The Transporter
Why A Professional Operator Should Have A Positive Attitude To His / Her Work
Operator Positive And Good Attitude
Operator Should Be Able To Identify And Solve Problems
Operator Should Be Able To Communicate And Be A Team Player In The Work Place
Entry level requirements into this programme?
All new entrants intended under this code (Novice or Re-licensing) shall provide training institution with the required documents.
- An employer declaration or medical certificate confirming the medical fitness of the learner to undergo the intended training
- An eye test results issued by a person trained to carry out such tests
- All new entrants intended under this code will be required to hold at least a Grade 7 (Std 5) school certificate and are at least 18 years of age.
- Learners shall provide training institution with a valid certified copy of his/her Identity Document.
