- 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.
- 2 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises.
- 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.