Course Specification

Local Authority Services National Training Group

1. Course Specification

Course Title: CSCS - Articulated Dumper (7014) To provide the necessary skills and knowledge for potential construction plant operators to operate plant Training Aim: safely and effeciently under supervision of a CSCS card holder Award: CSCS New Entrant Applicable . Regulation: Overall Duration of 3.00 Days Course: Expiry Period: N/A Years

Renewal Method: Primary Target Grade: Other Grades applicable:

Course Specification CSCS - Articulated Dumper (7014) Table of Contents

Course Specification CSCS - Articulated Dumper (7014)

Target Learner Profile

Learner Age: As prescribed by Solas (minimum age limit) Learner Education/ Training: (Specifies the level, standard, As prescribed by Solas certificate, and/or specific subjects required) Learner Aptitudes: (Specifies learning ability, numerical As prescribed by Solas aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) Learner Personal Skills: (Specifies the person skills required As prescribed by Solas e.g. good communication skills) Learner Previous Experience: As prescribed by Solas (Specifies previous relevant experience) Learner Special Requirements: (Specifies any special requirements, As prescribed by Solas e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc) Learner must bring the following to course: As prescribed by Solas (list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc)

Trainer Profile

Trainer General Education: (Certificates, diplomas, degrees As prescribed by Solas required and the appropriate level attained) Trainer Technical Education: (Certificates, diplomas, degrees As prescribed by Solas required and the appropriate level attained) Trainer Technical Competence: (Skills and knowledge required in As prescribed by Solas relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) Trainer Pedagogical Competence: (Skills and knowledge required in the As prescribed by Solas science and principles of instructing/ training) Trainer Social Skills: (Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage As prescribed by Solas interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) Trainer Work Experience: (Relevant work experience required As prescribed by Solas by Trainer) Trainer Registration: Registration Renewal As prescribed by Solas Period: Registration Renewal Method:

Trainer Learner Ratio

Minimum Class Size: 2

Maximum Class Size: 4 Trainer Learner Ratio: (can specify separate ratios for 1:4 Classrooms and Exams)

Training Facilities Workshop and Classroom

Ite Description Quantity m

Lecture Room 1 Training room with capability of accommodating X 4 1 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities.

Training Facilities Equipment provided by Training Centre

1 Powerpoint projector 1

2 Screen 1

3 Seats, desks 4

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Training Facilities Equipment to be provided by Training Provider

1 Computer 1

2 Tools Various 1 per 3 Course Handouts attendee

Serviceable rear tipping articulated chassis type dumper, 1 4 equipped with a R.O.P.S. and seatbelt, with the operator’s manual. The Dumper must meet all legislative requirements

5 A means of loading the dumper. i.e. loader, excavator, the 1 operator must be fully qualified and hold a relevant CSCS card where applicable

A designated unloading area, being a trench or an edge, at 1 6 least 1.0 metre deep, and a minimum of 3 x the width of the dumper, with appropriate edge protection. 1 7 A stockpile of material for loading 1 A driving area which must include:  uneven, rough terrain, 8  a slope(s) not less than 18% (1:5.5) incline  a straight run at least 50 metres in length.

1 9 Cones/materials etc. to create restrictions for travelling and manoeuvring. Local Authority Services National Training Group

Training Facilities Consumable Materials

1 Basic writing and stationary consumables

Training Facilities Special Facilities (Including description of live sites etc)

1 A safe area of ground, clear of hazards 1

Assessments

Notes: As prescribed by SOLAS

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Course Unit Details Unit 1

Duration Learning Unit Name Location Directed Placement Total

Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to

At the end of the Activity Reference or Assessment Activity Learners will be able to Standard Method 1.1

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At the end of the Activity Reference or Assessment Activity Learners will be able to Standard Method 3.1 Local Authority Services National Training Group

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At the end of the Activity Reference or Assessment Activity Learners will be able to Standard Method