Sibbald Training
CPCS A57 - Dump Truck - Rigid Chassis
This CPCS course is aimed at delegates with little or no experience looking to learn how to operate a Rigid Dump Truck.
This course is ideal for
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.Loading availability...
Course Aims
To provide thorough practical and theory plant training in operating a Rigid Chassis Dump Truck, to allow the candidate to competently and safely execute the role and pass the necessary CPCS Theory and 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
Sibbald can deliver endorsements C - All Sizes (wheeled) and D - All Sizes (Tracked)
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
There may be a CITB Grant available to support the cost of training. Please see Grants & Funding for Industry Support - CITB or call 0344 994 4455
Sibbald Training are an Approved Training Organisation with CITB, and will make the claim on your behalf if your company levy number is provided at the time of booking.