CPCS A31 Ride on Roller
Course Aims
To provide comprehensive practical and theory-based construction plant 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 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
Dates
Testing Only (1/2 Day)
Any date with 1 week notice as a minimum.
Experienced (2 Days Split)
02/02/2026 & 05/02/2026
09/03/2026 & 12/03/2026
20/04/2026 & 23/04/2026
15/06/2026 & 18/06/2026
03/07/2026 & 08/07/2026
17/08/2026 & 20/08/2026
11/09/2026 & 16/09/2026
05/10/2026 & 08/10/2026
14/12/2026 & 17/12/2026
£695.00 p/p
Novice (3 Days Split)
02/02/2026, 04/02/2026 & 05/02/2026
09/03/2026, 11/03/2026 & 12/03/2026
20/04/2026, 22/04/2026 & 23/04/2026
15/06/2026, 17/06/2026 & 18/06/2026
03/07/2026, 07/07/2026 & 08/07/2026
17/08/2026, 19/08/2026 & 20/08/2026
11/09/2026, 15/09/2026 & 16/09/2026
05/10/2026, 07/10/2026 & 08/10/2026
14/12/2026, 16/12/2026 & 17/12/2026
£895.00 p/p
Forward Tipping Dumper / Ride On Roller Combined Experienced (2 Days Split)
02/02/2026 & 05/02/2026
09/03/2026 & 12/03/2026
20/04/2026 & 23/04/2026
15/06/2026 & 18/06/2026
03/07/2026 & 08/07/2026
17/08/2026 & 20/08/2026
11/09/2026 & 16/09/2026
05/10/2026 & 08/10/2026
14/12/2026 & 17/12/2026
£795.00 p/p
Forward Tipping Dumper / Ride On Roller Combined Novice (4 Days)
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
CITP Ltd, Budds Plantation, Baughurst Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PJ
For more information on our CPCS A31 Ride on Roller 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.