Side Tipper Truck

Day 1: Introduction to Side Tipper Truck Operation

• Overview of the transport & logistics industry

• Purpose and function of side tipper trucks

• Types of tipper trucks and components

• Operator responsibilities and legal obligations

• Understanding SAQA and SETA compliance

🔹 Day 2: Occupational Health & Safety Principles

• Overview of OHS Act and applicable road regulations

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hazards and risk identification on sites and roads

• Emergency procedures and accident reporting

🔹 Day 3: Pre-Operational Inspections

• Vehicle inspection checklist

• Checking fluids, tyres, lights, brakes, and hydraulics

• Understanding warning signs and dashboard indicators

• Fault identification and reporting procedures

🔹 Day 4: Understanding Vehicle Systems

• Transmission, braking, and steering systems

• Tipping mechanism components

• Hydraulic system basics

• Load balancing and suspension awareness

🔹 Day 5: On-Road Driving Techniques

• Gear shifting and control techniques

• Uphill and downhill driving

• Turning, reversing, and maneuvering in confined spaces

• Compliance with road signs and markings

🔹 Day 6: On-Site Operations & Tipping Techniques

• Safe loading and unloading procedures

• Working on uneven terrain

• Use of side tipper in mining and construction sites

• Load securing methods and limitations

🔹 Day 7: Load Management & Legal Compliance

• Load capacity and overloading risks

• Center of gravity and load stability

• Legal load limits and documentation

• Trip sheets and daily logs

🔹 Day 8: Hazard Prevention & Emergency Situations

• Spill prevention and containment

• Firefighting basics

• Brake failure and mechanical breakdown response

• First aid basics for truck operators

🔹 Day 9: Practical Assessments

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections demonstration

• Road driving (open & confined environment)

• Reverse and tipping operations

• Emergency braking and evasive maneuvers

🔹 Day 10: Final Assessment & Certification

• Theory assessment (written test based on SAQA US 123253)

• Practical assessment (observed by registered assessor)

• Feedback and performance review

• Issuance of Competence Certificate (valid for 2 years)

✅ Training Outcome

On successful completion, the learner will:

• Operate a side tipper truck safely and efficiently

• Understand load handling, maintenance, and safety requirements

• Comply with national legislation and operational standards

• Be awarded a SAQA-aligned Certificate of Competence