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

Course Content: 
 
- 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 
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology. 
- Confirm with Manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and the relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre-use checks.
- Configure and ready for site travel.
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces.
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
- Configure and set for compacting duties.
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
- Compact loose granular materials to specification.
- Compact in straight lines and around radii.
- Compact supported and unsupported edges.
- Explain the principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction.
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Pre-requisites

Candidates must have taken the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment test within the last two years.