Forward Tipping Dumper

How the assessment works

This Forward Tipping Dumper NVQ is entirely evidence-based and focused on proving your real workplace competence. Instead of taking another test, you’ll demonstrate how you operate the dumper day to day by submitting clear photos and short videos of your normal work — for example, pre-start checks, loaded travel, tipping, and shutdown procedures.

You’ll also include genuine site paperwork such as inspection sheets, RAMS and maintenance logs. Every NVQ also includes a short expert witness statement from a supervisor or manager who has observed you operating safely and competently on live jobs. All of this can be uploaded to our secure online ePortfolio whenever it suits you.

Your assessor reviews each upload carefully, providing feedback and confirming that the evidence is authentic, complete and clearly demonstrates your ability to operate safely and efficiently. If needed, they may ask for extra evidence or decide to carry out a short on-site observation to verify specific elements.

Once your evidence is ready, you’ll have a one-to-one discussion with your assessor — usually over a video call — where you’ll talk through your work, the safety procedures you follow and the decisions you make while operating. It’s not a test; it’s a structured, recorded conversation based on your real site experience.

After the discussion, your assessor completes a detailed Observation Report and verifies your evidence before signing off the NVQ for certification. Around a week later, you’ll receive your electronic certificate so you can upgrade your CPCS or NPORS card.

No classrooms, no written exams — just clear, verified proof of the work you already do.

What sort of questions will I be asked?

Below are some examples of the kinds of questions an assessor may ask during the professional-discussion part of this Level 2 NVQ:

Assessor: How do you make sure the dumper stays stable when you load it on rough ground?

Learner: I keep the skip low, use low gear, travel slowly, and avoid sudden turns. If the ground feels soft I choose a firmer route or ask for a track mat. I stop loading if the dumper begins to lean.

Assessor: Which personal protective equipment do you wear on this site and why?

Learner: Hard hat for head protection, high-vis vest so I am easy to see, safety boots to guard my feet and gloves when handling rough material. If the task is noisy I add ear defenders and if I get dust I wear a face mask.

Assessor: How does following a method statement make the job more productive?

Learner: The method statement sets the sequence of work, routes for plant and tipping points. When I follow it I avoid rework, keep to the programme and work safely alongside other trades without delays.

What kind of evidence will I need?

Think of evidence as anything that shows you operating the dumper safely and following normal site rules.

Visual proof:

Clear phone photos and short videos of your daily walk-round checks, travelling with a full skip, tipping, cleaning down and parking at the end of the shift.

Site paperwork:

Routine site documents that carry your name or signature and show you are following company procedures—pre-start or weekly inspection sheets for the dumper, relevant RAMS or method statements you have signed, daily activity briefings, maintenance or fuel logs, and even hazard reports or near-miss cards you have completed.

Witness statement:

A short note from a supervisor or manager confirming they have watched you operate the dumper competently on a live site.

General safety and productivity:

Anything that shows you take an active role in keeping the site safe and the job running smoothly. Good examples include hazard or near-miss reports you have raised, toolbox-talk attendance sheets you have signed, briefings you have delivered, and records of radio calls or emails where you helped reroute plant or solve a delivery issue.

How long does it take?

The timing is largely up to you. Your assessor can only start reviewing your portfolio once you’ve uploaded your evidence, so the sooner everything is in the e-Portfolio, the sooner the process moves forward.

Some learners upload all their photos, videos and paperwork in a couple of days, schedule their discussion straight away and finish in less than one week. Others spread it out over several weeks because of shifts or site access.

In short, the pace is in your hands—submit your evidence promptly, respond to feedback quickly, and you can complete the NVQ just as fast.

What happens when I apply?

Click the “Book your NVQ” button and you’ll be taken to our short online profiling form. The form collects the details we need to register you and asks you to attach a clear photo of the front and back of your CPCS or NPORS card.

When the form arrives, one of our assessors phones you for a brief chat. The call confirms that the NVQ is a good fit—that you have the right skills, site access, machine availability and can gather the required evidence.

If the assessor is happy, we email an invoice. The profiling call is free and there is no obligation: if you decide not to go ahead, simply ignore the invoice. If you do want to proceed, pay the invoice and we will enrol you and pass your details to the assessor the same day, so you can start collecting evidence straight away.

Can I claim the CITB grant for this NVQ?

Yes. Each category (ticket) requires a separate NVQ, but if you complete more than one at the same time, we’ll reduce the overall cost:

1 category – £745 + VAT
2 categories – 25% off (£1,118 + VAT)
3 categories – 35% off (£1,451 + VAT)
4 categories – 40% off (£1,788 + VAT)

The more categories you complete together, the bigger the saving — and you’ll still have up to 12 months to finish them all. Book multiple categories and save up to 40%.

Do you offer discounts for multiple tickets?

Yes. Each category (ticket) requires a separate NVQ, but if you complete more than one at the same time, we’ll reduce the overall cost:

1 category – £745 + VAT
2 categories – 25% off (£1,118 + VAT)
3 categories – 35% off (£1,451 + VAT)
4 categories – 40% off (£1,788 + VAT)

The more categories you complete together, the bigger the saving — and you’ll still have up to 12 months to finish them all. Book multiple categories and save up to 40%.