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    Skills & Training fund

    Did you know that CITB registered SME employers with up to 99 employees can apply for funding of up to £10,000 to cover the cost of their short duration courses? This includes any Site Safety Plus courses. Employers can submit one claim every 12 months.

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  • Training for the construction industry

    The first phase of the changes being made by CITB will see new standards introduced for the following:

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    CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

    As a CITB Approved Training Organisation, as well as the automatic claims for CPCS courses and NVQ's, we can now claim on your behalf for NPORS and In-house courses. The rates are tiered in the same way the CPCS courses are. For more information give one of our sales team a call on 01189700200 or...

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CPCS A44 Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump

trailer mounted concrete pump

Course Aims

To provide thorough theory and practical training in competently operating a Concrete Pump Trailer Mounted, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

 

Course Content

  • 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.
  • Confirm the position and configure the plant machinery for pumping duties.
  • Deploy the outriggers to specification (where applicable).
  • Arrange, anchor and secure all pipes and lines.
  • Confirm a given mix is able to be pumped.
  • Arrange and comply with communication procedures.
  • Direct the loading / mixer vehicle to position.
  • Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
  • Pump and control materials accurately to the desired pour location.
  • Explain how blockages occur and solution methods.
  • Maintain safe working situations.
  • Carry out shut down and securing procedures for the plant equipment.
  • Complete end-of-use cleaning procedures.

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
52 - 311/2

 

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. 

 

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 CONSECUTIVE)

Dates on application
£POA *
CITB Grant Available - Please see CITB website or call for details.

 

For more information on our CPCS A44 Trailer Mounted Concrete Pump training courses, give us a call today on 01189 700200 or use our enquiry form. We will go through your requirements and provide advice on what construction training courses best suit you.