RIIMPO338E: Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations

(VOC Training also available)

Successful completion of this course guarantees you a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, which will allow you to operate ANY Rigid Haul Truck on ANY worksite across Australia.

A Rigid Haul Truck is a large heavy-duty type of dump truck used to transport materials such as rock, sand, and gravel over rough terrain in a mine or large quarry.

This course will provide you with detailed training for skills to plan and prepare a job, conduct pre-start and post-operational checks, operate the dump truck in a safe manner, undertake haulage and dumping tasks and carry out maintenance checks and isolation procedures.

This course can not be delivered at our facility in Goulburn- Please contact our office for more information on (02) 4822 3333.

  • Hazards, risks and environmental issues associated with operating a dump truck
  • Personal protective equipment requirements
  • The importance of communication and co-ordination with others in the workplace.
  • Various operating techniques for changes in working conditions
  • Limitations and capabilities of the articulated dump truck
  • Before and after operational checks and shut down procedures
  • Maintenance of the vehicle, identifying defects and reporting accordingly.

On successful completion of this training, applicants will have the ability to demonstrate the following;

  • Apply safe work practices to avoid potential risks, hazards and environmental issues.
  • Driving the vehicle under various site conditions and environments while understanding its capabilities and limitations.
  • Positioning the dump truck for excavators and other loading equipment to precisely load the materials.
  • Transporting materials in a safe manner to designated locations
  • Site procedures relevant to the operating, maintenance and refuelling of the articulated haul truck.

Our industry experienced trainers will confidently prepare you for various employment roles within the construction, mining, agricultural industries and beyond.

Our focus is not limited to providing you with industry knowledge and developing the required skills. We ensure you have the confidence and capability to apply all of that knowledge and skill at work.

On successful completion:

  • You will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
  • Wallet sized Photo Operators Card with the unit(s) of competency listed
  • Industry knowledge and skills to operate a Rigid Haul Truck

Training conducted in partnership with Forklift Training & Licensing RTO 91548