NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck Course
Move up to operating some of the largest machines on UK construction sites with our NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck Course. Also called a rear tipping dumper or articulated dump truck, this powerful machine is essential for transporting bulk materials on major infrastructure and earthmoving projects.
Our course builds your practical operating skills and gives you the health and safety knowledge needed to work safely, efficiently, and in line with industry regulations. On completion, you will earn your NPORS Operator Card, recognised UK-wide.
We run training at our Wellingborough centre or on-site anywhere in the UK – and we offer a lowest price guarantee: if you find a cheaper course elsewhere, we’ll match it.
Who this course is for
- Beginners starting a career as plant operators
- Site workers needing to qualify as rear dump truck operators
- Experienced operatives seeking an experienced worker assessment
- Plant operators adding rear tipping dumper duties to their existing skills
This course is open to candidates of all experience levels.
What you will learn
This training gives you the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to operate a rear dump truck safely and productively. You will cover:
- Legal responsibilities under LOLER and PUWER
- Site safety rules and hazard awareness
- Machine components and their functions
- Conducting daily pre-start checks and reporting faults
- Manoeuvring with and without loads
- Loading, transporting and tipping materials safely
- Maintaining stability on slopes and uneven ground
- Environmental considerations and working in changing conditions
- Safe loading and unloading for transport on low loaders
- End-of-shift cleaning, shutdown, and parking procedures
This mix of theory and real seat time prepares you for real-world work.
Course format and certification
- Training delivered UK-wide on your site or at our Wellingborough centre
- Routes for novice candidates and experienced worker assessments
- Taught by instructors with real site experience
- Practical and theory modules with ongoing coaching and assessment
- On successful completion you receive your NPORS Operator Card (valid for 5 years)
- Support available with booking your CITB HS&E test if needed for site access
Why choose Construction & Plant Training Services
- Decades of experience in dump truck and heavy plant training
- Friendly, supportive instructors who focus on real job skills
- Training content fully aligned with NPORS and HSE best practice
- Modern equipment and flexible scheduling
- Lowest price guarantee – if you find it cheaper, we’ll match it
We combine professionalism with a supportive, approachable style – helping every candidate succeed.
Outcomes and career benefits
- Earn your NPORS Rear Dump Truck licence / dumper ticket
- Operate safely and confidently on construction, quarry, and infrastructure sites
- Increase your value to employers and access better-paid roles
- Build transferable skills for heavy plant operations
Completing the NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck Course is a proven way to start or advance your career in plant operations.
Ready to get qualified
Book your NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck Course today with Construction & Plant Training Services and gain the skills, confidence, and certification to work safely on site.
NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck Course – FAQ
What is the NPORS N205 Rear Dump Truck course?
It is hands-on training that teaches you how to operate a rear dump truck (also known as a rear tipping dumper) safely and efficiently. It covers both theory and practical elements and leads to a recognised NPORS Operator Card.
Who can take this course?
It is open to anyone aged 16+ with a good level of English. It suits both novice rear dump truck operators and experienced workers who need formal certification.
Do I need any experience before enrolling?
No. We offer a full programme for beginners and an experienced worker assessment route for those with previous operating experience.
What will I learn on this course?
You will cover site safety and hazard awareness, pre-start checks, machine components, manoeuvring with and without loads, loading, transporting and tipping safely, maintaining stability on slopes, environmental factors, and low loader transport procedures.
How long does the training take?
Beginners usually take 2–3 days. Experienced operators can complete a shorter assessment route.
Where is the training delivered?
At our Wellingborough training centre or on-site anywhere in the UK. If you searched for “rear dump truck training near me” — we can come to you.
Can you run this training on our site?
Yes. We regularly deliver on-site dump truck training UK-wide for contractors, housebuilders and infrastructure firms.
Do you provide the dump truck and equipment?
Yes at our centre. For on-site training, suitable dump trucks and a safe training area must be available.
What qualification will I receive?
You will earn an NPORS Operator Card (sometimes called a dump truck licence or dumper ticket) which is valid for 5 years across the UK.
Do I need a CITB HS&E test?
If you want your NPORS card to include the CSCS logo for access to larger sites, you must have passed the CITB Health, Safety & Environment test in the last 2 years.
How much does the course cost?
We offer the lowest price in the UK. If you find a cheaper like-for-like quote, we will match it.
What are the career benefits?
Gaining your rear dump truck licence improves your employability, increases your pay potential, and opens opportunities on construction, quarrying and infrastructure sites.
