Operate the machine to a minimum standard.
Fit and operate ancillary equipment.
Site the machine safely and efficiently.
Know which minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures are necessary, and be able to carry them out.
Prepare the machine for travelling on the public highway.
Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine.
Apply all necessary safety precautions.
Understand how diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate.
Novice
4 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises.
1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
Intermediate
2 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises.
1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
Expert
1 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises.
1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
Novice
CITB Health, safety and environment test needs to have been passed within the previous 23 months before the course start date.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Intermediate
CITB health, safety and environment test passed no more than two years before the course start date.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Can undertake pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures according to manufacturers’ handbook/manual.
Can travel in a forward/reverse direction, through restrictions, confined areas, on level ground, undulating ground and substantial inclines, including hill start procedures.
Can configure dumpers to receive and discharge loads.
You will need to revise the theory questions before the course as there will only be a short time for this on the course.
Expert
CITB health, safety and environment test passed no more than two years before the course start date.
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Can undertake pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures according to manufacturers’ handbook/manual.
Can travel in a forward/reverse direction, through restrictions, confined areas, on level ground, undulating ground and substantial inclines, including hill start procedures.
Can configure dumpers to receive and discharge loads.
You will need to revise the theory questions before the course as there will only be a short time for this on the course.
CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests.