CPCS Ride on Roller Training

Course Duration
Days: 1 – 5 (incl CPCS testing)

Attendees
4

Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory ride on roller training, 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 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

Qualifications Obtained
This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.

Entry Requirements
The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS.

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