CPCS A31 Ride on Roller Novice Training Course

Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Ride on Roller Training Courses are aimed at operatives of ride on rollers. This CPCS course covers both practical and theoretical aspects to operating a ride on roller, with the CPCS technical test at the end. This 3 day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a ride-on road roller.

Who is the course for?

This course provides instruction in correct operation of Ride on Roller for operators who will be using such machines on site. It provides training as referred to in the laws relating to work equipment and health and safety, and is accredited by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).

Course Content Includes:

• Role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• Basic components, construction, controls and terminology
• Relevant regulations and legislation
• Pre-use checks
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Configure for travelling on site & compacting duties
• Hazards, underground and overhead services
• Compacting – in straight lines, radii, supported and unsupported edges
• Principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction
• Shut down and securing procedures
• Loading and unloading for transportation

Completion of the course:

Candidates will take a verbal theory test, and complete a practical assessment. Successful candidates will receive a 2 Year CPCS Category A31 Red Trained Operator License

Those with 2-3 years or more experience can add on the NVQ assessment at the same time to progress straight to the 5 Year CPCS Blue Competent Operator card

Prerequisites

You must have a basic understanding and knowledge of current Health & Safety issues.

The CITB Operatives Health & Safety touch screen test must be current and in date. (Completed within the last 24 months)

We can provide the CSCS HS&E at our West Midlands training centre.