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CPCS A56 - Dump Truck – Articulated Chassis - CITB LEVY APPROVED

This CPCS Accredited course is aimed at delegates with little or no experience looking to learn how to operate an Articulated Dump Truck

CPCS/NOCN
This is a 7 day course including training and testing.
3 places max
This course is ideal for
Novice candidates who have received no formal instruction.

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Course Aims

To provide thorough practical and theory articulated dump truck training, to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory & 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 principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with plant manufacturer's requirements as per the operator's handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Configure and set for travel (site and highway)
  • Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces - loaded and unloaded
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads
  • Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Position to receive loads
  • Comply with plant loading procedures
  • Ensure load integrity and security
  • Transfer loads to different locations
  • Discharge loads into trenches and over edges
  • Maintain safe and tidy working areas
  • Carry out shutdown and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting
Our standard course covers endorsement B - All Sizes.

Qualifications Obtained

This course will give delegates a CPCS Red Trained Operator card (on successful completion of both CPCS Technical tests) valid for 2 years. You must work towards and achieve your SVQ/NVQ in Plant Operations within these 2 years to upgrade to a CPCS Blue Competent Operator card.

Entry Requirements

The relevant CITB Health Safety & Environmental test must be current and in date (completed within the last 24 months).

Additional Information

Sibbald Training are a registered ATO and can automatically claim applicable grants on successful completion of this course. When booking training please confirm that you are CITB registered company to allow us to complete this process (if this is not highlighted during booking of training we may not be able to claim your grant).

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