Tip Truck Sample

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What is a tip truck?

A tip truck is a truck which carries and discharges (dumps) loads. The types of loads a tip truck might carry

include grain, rock, sand, mulches, etc. You use a tip truck to dump or spread loads. You often use tip trucksfor civil construction or landscaping jobs.

There are many different types of tip trucks for different jobs. Tip trucks range from small light rigid trucks

to large B-doubles or road trains. Some tip trucks tip from the rear only, some tip from the side. There are

also belly dumpers which drop the load from the middle of the truck. Because you drive tip trucks on public

roads, you need a licence. The type of licence you need will depend on the weight of the tip truck and load. It

also depends on the laws (regulations) in your state or territory. You will need to get your licence through the

road trafc authority in your state.


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Types of tip trucks

You measure truck weight as Gross

Vehicle Mass (GVM), or Gross

Combination Mass (GCM).

Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is the

total weight of the truck load. For

example, if the truck weighs 4 tonne

and the load weighs 2 tonne, the

GVM is 6 tonne.

Gross Combination Mass (GCM)

means the total weight of the truck,

trailer and load. For example, if the

truck weighs 10T, the trailers weighs

10 tonne and the load weighs 20

tonne, the GVM is 40 tonne.

The following table shows types of tip trucks, how many axles they may have, and what each type of tip truck

is used for. It shows the type of licence needed to drive the truck as well as the weight of the vehicle and

load (Gross Vehicle Mass).


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Required Knowledge 11

Road constRuction


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Civil construction activity sequences of road

construction, earthworks and drainage

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Basics of road construction (continued)

As the operator shapes the ground, they will usually create drainage at the sides of the road area. They will

also make sure there is enough fall (scope) on the road so that water drains away from the road.

The road base is shaped level, using a front end

loader or a dozer. This helps smooth out the

surface ready for grading.

A water truck is often used to wet down the

ground. This helps the soil to bond.

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Civil construction activity sequences of road

construction, earthworks and drainage

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Basics of road construction (continued)

If asphalt is being laid then there may be

several layers of road base. Each layer will be

spread, watered, then compacted. The asphalt

is then laid by an asphalt machine.

A compactor then compacts the asphalt.

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Element 1

Plan and PRePaRe


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Element 1 Plan and prepare

What environmental issues should you be careful of when working?Question 21

Answer:

Wastemanagement

Air pollution

Conned spaces

Damage to plants andtreesNoise

Damage to undergroundservices

Soil damage anderosion

Asbestos from oldbuildings

Fire

Leaking fuels

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Why should you check the noise laws for your state/territory before

starting work?

Question 22

Answer:

Because there are rules about

how early or late you can work.

RIIVEH304B PC: 1.5


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Element 2

conduct machine

PRe-oPeRational checks


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Element 2 Conduct machine pre-operational checks


What are some pre-operational checks you do before using the tip truck?

Note: On many sites, an authorised mechanic will do some of these checks.

Question 25

Answer: Checks may include:

Look for leaks under the tip truckDo a visual check of tyre condition, tyre pressure and

wheel nut indicators (if tted).

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Element 2 Conduct machine pre-operational checks


What are some park checks you do before using the tip truck?Question 26

Answer: Checks may include:

The bonnet and cab are secure and all doors and

hatches are closed

Air pressure (If your truck has air brakes).

RIIVEH304B PC: 2.1, 5.2


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Element 3

oPeRate tRuck


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Element 3 Operate truck


If your load is sticking you

will need to lower the tray

and free the load.

Tipping soils, sand or clay (continued)

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Do not climb up the load with the tray tilted to free the load. The load might come lose, slide down and

trap you.

Tipping soils, sand or clay (continued)

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What are some weather conditions that can make the tip truck unstable?Question 42

Answer:

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Wet ground. Raising the tray in high winds.


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Your truck is empty. Why do you have to give way to loaded trucks

and scrapers?

Question 54

Answer:

Because you can stop and turn

your empty truck more easily.

This is because loaded trucks are

heavier than unloaded trucks, so

it takes longer for them to stop.

Empty trucks need to give way to

scrapers because they can turn

and stop better than scrapers.

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Element 4

load, tRansPoRt and

tiP mateRials


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Element 4 Load, transport and tip materials


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Position the truck for loading and unloading

There are different ways to

load a trip truck. The load may

be placed in the tray by a front

end loader or an excavator.

Sometimes the truck may be

loaded with a conveyor. You

may load the truck by parking

under a loading silo, or auger.


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Secure load safely

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When you are moving loads such

as sands, soils or rubbish (waste

material), you must cover your

load. This is because dust, small

stones, dirt or rubbish may cause

a hazard on the road. This could

cause a driver or a motorcyclist to

have an accident.


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Discharging on slopes (side tipping)

You must be careful when you are dumping a loadover the face of a ll site. You must talk to the

site supervisors or check engineering drawings to

make sure the site can support the weight of the

truck. If the ground is too soft it could give way

and your truck could fall into the hole.

If you are not sure if the ground can support thetruck you should arrange to tip in a pile further

from the face. A loader/dozer can then push the

load over the face.


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Dumping

Sometimes you may need to dump all the materials in a heap. For example, if you are building a stockpiling,

or working on a site where the truck does not have access, and another machine will do the spreading.


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Element 5

caRRy out oPeRatoR

maintenance


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Element 5 Carry out operator maintenance


How do you shut down the tip truck?Question 57

Answer:

2. Put the gear shifter in neutral or park.1. Put the park brake on.

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Can you leave the engine running when youre not in the truck?Question 59

Answer:

No, always shut down the machine

properly when you arent in it!

Shut down the machine for safety and

to stop unauthorised people using it.

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Why must you remove the keys when youre nished with the truck?Question 61

Answer:

To stop unauthorised people using it.

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Element 6

clean uP


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Element 6 Clean up


What do you have to clean on the tip truck?Question 73

Answer:

Clean the steps, windows and cabin. Clean the mirrors.

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Element 6 Clean up


What do you do with other equipment and tools youve used?Question 74

Answer:

Clean tools and equipment, and put them back in their place.

RIIVEH304B PC: 6.2

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