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CPCS Ride on Roller (A31) - Open Course
Open courses
From £505 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
What is a CPCS Ride on Roller (A31) 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.
The CPCS Ride on Roller (A31) category of plant training and testing teaches the relevant operational and safety requirements when using a ride on roller, earning you your red CPCS trained operator card.
Your training covers all pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures, the safe use of equipment and recognising compact/uncompacted areas.
CPCS Ride on Roller Course - 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 Ride On Roller Course Details
On receiving payment for your Ride on Roller 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 is a 2 or 3-day course)
- 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 Ride On Roller Course Content
You will cover the following learning objectives on your CPCS Ride on Roller course (A31):
- Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
- Conform with 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 site travel.
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces.
- Manoeuvre in confined spaces.
- Configure and set for compacting duties.
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
- Compact loose granular materials to specification.
- Compact in straight lines and around radii.
- Compact supported and unsupported edges.
- Explain the principles, requirements and techniques of good compaction.
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
What happens on a Ride on Roller 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.
- The next 2 days of learning is 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 Ride on Roller 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 Ride on Roller.
What qualification will I get on the CPCS Ride on Roller 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 need to have the following to enrol on the CPCS Ride on Roller 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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