CPCS Training (A31) - Ride on Roller Course - Foundation/Novice

Course Aims:

To provide thorough practical and theory training in operating a Ride on Roller, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

Course Content: 

- 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 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 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.

Duration of Training: 3 days.

Pre-requisites: This course is suitable for those with little to no operational experience on the machine.

Test:
 
To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.