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CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper (A56) - Open Course
What is a CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper Training (A56) Open Course?
Open Courses are face-to-face training courses that are held at a training venue. Due to the nature of CPCS training and the practical elements involved, they suit only this type of training, they are not suitable for virtual or on-site delivery.
A rear tipping dumper truck, also known as a rear dump truck or rear tipper truck, is a type of heavy-duty construction equipment used for transporting and unloading bulk materials such as dirt, gravel, sand, and rocks. The rear tipping dumper truck is commonly used in construction and excavation projects, where it is used to transport large volumes of materials over short distances.
Rear tipping dumpers are used a lot in construction and transportation, and people who operate rear tipping dumpers need special training to do it safely. The CPCS A56 Rear Tipping Dumper training course is designed for beginners and people who have some experience. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take the CPCS tests and become a certified Rear Tipping Dumper Operator.
Rear Tipping Dumper Training - Key Information
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Foundation and Experienced courses available
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Complete this course to apply for your Red Card or to keep your Blue Card up to date
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CPCS is the most recognised qualification for operating plant in the UK
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Practical, hands-on training course
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You must hold the relevant CITB health, safety and environment test (less than 2 years old)
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Theory assessment and practical CPCS technical test
CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper Course Details
On receiving payment for your Rear Tipping Dumper training course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:
- Your chosen course start date and subsequent dates (this between 2 and 4 days)
- Course start time at your chosen venue
- Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
- Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course
You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.
Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.
CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper (A56) Course Content
You will cover the following content on your CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper training course:
- The purpose of principle components, controls and terminology
- Conforming with manufacturer requirements and relevant regulations and legislation
- Undergoing pre-use plant checks and configuring the machine ready for travel
- Travelling over differing types of terrain in both a loaded and unloaded state
- Manoeuvring the vehicle in confined areas in both a loaded and unloaded state
- Positioning the vehicle to receive loads and discharging loads into trenches or over edges
- Complying with plant loading procedures, loading integrity and security
- Understanding loading and unloading procedures
What happens on a Rear Tipping Dumper training course?
Most CPCS courses will run in the following format:
- Day 1 – mostly theory-based classroom training. This is to ensure that you are confident with the theory aspect before you go out and complete the practical training. Depending on how your theory learning goes, you may get practical training for some of the day on your first day.
- Day 2 and 3 – usually putting your theory knowledge into practice by completing the practical exercises of your training.
- On the final day of your course, you will complete your theory test preparation by completing mock exam questions, and then complete your actual assessment: the CPCS technical tests.
Assessment and Certification
You will take both a theory and practical assessment for your CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper training course.
You will take a theory assessment in the form of the CPCS verbal test. You need to achieve 80%, plus full marks on any mandatory questions to pass the standard set in the theory test.
Your practical test will assess your operating ability through practical activities based on the core skills needed to operate the dumper.
What qualification will I get on the CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper training course?
- CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests.
- CITB National Construction College e-certificate, available on request from CITB.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have the following to enrol on a CPCS Rear Tipping Dumper course:
- The relevant CITB health, safety and environment test, passed no more than two years before the course start date
- Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Special Considerations
The delegate can have additional time for their theory test which is a verbal or taped verbal test. If a translator is required, this will incur additional costs and will need to be arranged in advance.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding support during the course, please contact our team on 0800 0213 263.
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