CPCS A56 Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis
Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theoretical plant training in operating a Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis, to enable the candidate to safely and competently operate the machinery and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.
Course Content
- Basic construction, names of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
- Use of the plant equipment operator’s handbook, etc
- Pre-use and running checks
- Set the vehicle for site and road travel
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough, undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state
- Manoeuvre the vehicle in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state
- Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards
- Position the dump truck to receive loads
- Comply with plant loading procedures, loading entegrity and security
- Discharge loads into trenches or over edges
- Place the dump truck in an out-of-service condition
- Loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporters
- Trained operator achievement test
Duration of Training
| Number of Training Days Required Novice (Less than 1 years or no operational experience) | Number of Training Days Required if an Intermediate (1-2 Years Operational Experience) | Number of training days required if experienced (2+ years operational experience) | Test Only Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 - 5 | 1 | 1/2 |
Endorsements
A: Up to 15 tonnes
B: All Sizes
Test
To obtain the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 24 months) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.
Location
Your Own Venue (Must meet CPCS specifications)
Costs:
TESTING ONLY (1/2 DAY)
Dates on application
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
EXPERIENCED (2 DAYS SPLIT)
Dates on application
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
NOVICE (5 DAYS)
Dates on application
£POA p/p * CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.
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