CPCS Training (A34) - Crawler Tractor/Dozer - Experienced Worker

Who Should Attend:

The Experienced course is suitable for operatives who use the Crawler – Tractor/Dozer on a daily basis.

Pre-requisites:

Candidates must have successfully passed the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test for Operatives within the past two years.

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 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 excavating duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
- Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
- Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles
- Grade, spread and level ground and materials
- Carry out shut down and securing procedures
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting


Teaching and assessment:

- 1 day learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
- 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests theory & practical

Certification:

CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests valid for two years.