CPCS A09 Forward Tipping Dumper & A31 Ride on Roller Novice/Foundation Course

Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory Ride on Roller & Forward Tipping Dumper training, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests. This training is required to be able to use these machines efficiently.

Course Content

A09 - Forward Tipping Dumper

• Carrying out pre start and running checks.
• Set the Dumper for site & road travel.
• Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground both loaded & unloaded.
• Travel up & down substantial inclines loaded & unloaded.
• Position dumper to receive loads.
• Comply with loading procedures.
• Discharge loads into trenches & over edges.
• Place machine in and out of service condition
• Explain loading and unloading procedures on & off of Transporter
• Endorsements
  A: Wheeled
   

A31 - Ride on Roller

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation.
• Carry out all necessary plant equipment pre-use and running checks.
• Set the roller for site travel.
• Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction.
• Set the roller for compaction duties.
• Prepare an area prior to compacting, i.e. traffic/personnel management etc.
• Compact different materials to given instructions.
• Compact up to supported and unsupported edges, against radii and around obstructions
• Place the roller in an out-of-service condition.
• Recognise compacted and uncompact areas.
• State conditions that may cause instability of the ride on roller.
• State safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges.
• Explain safety procedures when compacting on inclines.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter. 

Entry Requirements

Pre-requisites: You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues. The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environment touchscreen test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).