2021 Open Course Dates:

• 5th – 9th July 
• 2nd – 6th August
• 13th – 17th September
• 25th – 29th October
• 15th – 19th November
• 13th – 17th December

CPCS Entry requirements

Learners must have passed the Operatives Health, Safety & Environment test within the last 2 years, prior to course start date.       

Aim

Train selected personnel in the skills and knowledge needed to carry out the duties of a Forward Tipping Dumper operator and a Ride on Roller Operator.

Elements Covered

• Legislative and regulative requirements of a plant operator.
• Roles and responsibilities of a plant operator within the construction industry.
• Preparation of plant equipment for work as per operator’s manuals and other information sources.
• Travel and manoeuvre the equipment on level and undulated surfaces in a laden and unladen state / Travel and manoeuvre the equipment on level and undulated surfaces including substantial inclines and confined spaces.
• Set the machine to receive, transfer and discharge materials.
• Set the machine to compact loose material in a straight line and around radii against supported and unsupported edges.
• Perform safe parking, shut down and isolation procedures for the machine.

CPCS Certification

Learners will receive a Red CPCS Training Operator card on successful completion of the technical tests, valid for two years.  After gaining on-site experience, you must complete a Level 2 NVQ within two years to apply for the Blue Competence Card which is renewable every 5 years.