CPCS Dump Truck Articulated and Rigid Chasses
A56 & A57

Dump trucks are a vital part of a construction site.  With an open-box bed that can be raised with the truck's hydraulic arms for tipping the load they can move large and heavy volumes quickly and easily to, from and around site handling rough and uneven terrain with ease. Useful in early stages of a job during initial ground preparation clearing the way ready for the next construction phase and also found in quarrying and mass excavation projects such as HS2 and road building.  Articulated dump trucks offer more manoeuvrability than rigid chassis trucks but rigid chassis generally have a greater load capacity.  With the exception of some rigid-chassis trucks they are generally wheeled machines.

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We are able to offer CPCS training and testing for CPCS A56 Endorsement A (Articulated Dump Trucks (ADT)) - All Sizes and CPCS A57 Endorsement D Rigid Chassis - tracked.

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Achieving the required standard to gain a CPCS Card demonstrates that you can work safely and efficiently and it is the benchmark requirement for many large construction companies.

 

For the red card, we offer two courses:

• Novice – This course is suitable for candidates with little or no experience. It includes a theory preparation session, a practical training session and is delivered over a 2 or 3-day period depending on the number of attendees.

• Experienced – This course is for experienced operators using dumpers on a daily or frequent basis.  It includes a theory prep session and then then test day and is delivered over a 2-day period.

 

Candidates are able to just book the test day but should familiarise themselves with the theory and practical test requirements. These can be found on the NOCN Jobcards website.

 

Pre-course Requirements

Delegates must have passed the NOCN CPCS or CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test which should have been taken not more than 2 years before the date of the technical test. 

 

Course Includes

• Roles and responsibilities.

• Preparing for work including pre-start checks.

• Travel over various terrain types and inclines.

• Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst loaded.

• Ensuring suitability of loading and tipping areas.

• Transfer and discharge of loads.

• Shut down and secure.

 

The test consists of both a theory test and a practical test.

• Theory Test – This is a verbal test taken on a one-to-one basis with a tester which is recorded.

• Practical Test – This is the manual test to prove your operating ability to ensure you meet the standards required for the CPCS Red Card.

 

Successful candidates receive the CPCS Red Trained Operator Card. The Red Card is valid for 2 years. In this time, you must complete your NVQ level 2 to convert the Red Card to a Blue CPCS Competent Operator Card.