COURSE DETAILS

Training course type

  • On-site training and assessment
  • On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only

Novice training course duration

1-4 days dependant on any previous experience

Novice candidate numbers

3

Experience Worker Tests per day

6

Variations

  • Wheeled
  • Tracked
  • Below 10 tonnes
  • Above and below 10 tonnes
  • Articulated
  • Ridged

Card options

  • 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
  • 2-year CSCS trained operator red card

Minimum age

16

Instructor

Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors

FURTHER
INFORMATION

  • What is a rear tipping dumper?

    A rear tipping dumper is commonly used on construction sites. It is used to transport large loads of materials across a site, usually on rough, undulating terrain. Its ability to handle a mixture of terrain and carry large loads makes it a flexible piece of equipment.

  • What does the Tuppco training course include?
    • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
    • Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular Machine to be used
    • Be able to locate and identify the major components of the Machine and explain their functions
    • Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
    • Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
    • Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for rear tipping dumper use
    • Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
    • Prepare the rear tipping dumper for use & operate machinery safely and efficiently
    • Environmental considerations
    • Demonstrate Knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for Machine transportation
    • Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
  • Venue and equipment requirements:
    • Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre dumper
    • Excavator/loading machine
    • Bulk material to load and move
    • Varying terrain and slopes
    • Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
    • Suitable welfare facilities
    • Rear tipping dumper
    • Operators’ manual
    • Risk assessment completed
  • Theory assessment:
    • 20 multiple choice questions
    • 5 written questions
    • 4 marks per question
    • 80% pass mark required
  • Practical assessment criteria:
        • Pre use and operational checks
        • Drive through chicane forwards and backwards
        • Position for loading operation x 4
        • Drive over uneven and sloping ground
        • Demonstrate hill starts
        • Discharge the load over an edge or in excavation x 2
        • Discharge the load to form a stockpile x 2
        • Reverse 50 metres in a straight line through restrictions

        Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications

        Time allowed is 1 hour 30 minutes 

  • Where does Tuppco deliver onsite courses delivered:

    Tuppco can deliver onsite training nationwide using venue and equipment supplied

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Objective Of Course

The objective of the NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper (N205) course with TUPPCO Training is to provide learners with the essential skills, safety knowledge, and confidence required to operate a rear tipping dumper safely and efficiently. This NPORS N205 dumper training focuses on correct operation, site awareness, load handling, hazard identification, and compliance with NPORS and UK industry safety standards.

TUPPCO Training ensures operators are fully prepared to transport and dump loads safely, reducing risks and improving productivity on construction, groundworks, and civil engineering sites.

Key Course Objectives:
  • Understand rear tipping dumper controls, functions, and machine limitations
  • Learn correct PPE requirements, operator duties, and NPORS safety procedures
  • Conduct pre-use inspections, defect reporting, and daily operational checks
  • Operate the dumper safely when loading, transporting, and discharging materials
  • Identify hazards including overloading, tipping risks, blind spots, uneven terrain, and traffic routes
  • Apply safe travelling techniques, including reversing, gradient work, and confined area manoeuvring
  • Develop confidence in working around excavators, loading machinery, pedestrians, and other site hazards

By the end of this NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper training, learners will be competent and confident in operating dumpers safely, enhancing onsite safety and overall operational efficiency.

What Will Be Awarded

Upon successful completion of the NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper (N205) course with TUPPCO Training, participants will receive an official NPORS N205 certificate, confirming they are competent in the safe operation of rear tipping dumpers in line with NPORS standards.

This nationally recognised NPORS qualification is widely accepted across the construction, civil engineering, agricultural, and groundworks sectors.

Your Award Will Include:

  • Official NPORS N205 Certificate / Operator Card

  • Verified competence in safe dumper operation and load transport

  • Skills in dumping techniques, gradient control, and safe load movement

  • Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard identification, and site-specific safety procedures

  • Understanding of pre-use checks, safe parking, shutdown procedures, and emergency stopping

Who the Award Is For:

This course is ideal for:

  • Construction workers and site operatives

  • Groundworkers and civil engineering staff

  • Plant operators and labourers

  • Agricultural and landscaping staff

  • Anyone needing to operate a rear tipping dumper safely and professionally

Suitable for both novices and experienced operators needing NPORS certification.

How Long The Course Can Take

The NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper N205 course with TUPPCO Training is designed to deliver practical, real-world training to ensure full operational competence.

Course Duration Overview:
  • Novice Training: Typically 1–2 days (depending on experience and group size)
  • Experienced / Refresher: 1 day
  • Test-Only Option: Available for competent operators requiring certification

Training covers dumper operation, load handling, safety protocols, travel routes, and practical assessment.
All instruction is delivered by highly experienced, NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors.

TUPPCO Training delivers dumper training across the UK, including construction sites, industrial yards, civil engineering projects, and commercial developments.

Expert Training On Your Business Site

TUPPCO Training provides professional on-site NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper N205 training, enabling operators to train using your own dumper, in real site conditions, and following your operational procedures. This ensures training is practical, relevant, and immediately usable.

Benefits of On-Site Training with TUPPCO Training:
  • Tailored to your dumper type, ground conditions, and site layout
  • Hands-on experience using the exact machine operators use daily
  • Reduces downtime, travel, and operational disruption
  • Provides realistic training for safe loading, travel routes, and tipping areas
  • Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
  • Construction and housebuilding sites
  • Groundworks and excavation projects
  • Civil engineering and infrastructure sites
  • Industrial yards and commercial sites
  • Agricultural and landscaping operations

TUPPCO Training delivers NPORS dumper training throughout the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and the whole of the UK, providing flexible, accredited, and fully site-specific plant operator training.

FAQs

All FAQs
  • Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?

    Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.

  • What Areas Do We Cover?
    TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
  • Where Do We Deliver Training?

    All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.

  • Who Delivers Your Training?

    Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.

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