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CPCS A57 Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis

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CPCS A57 Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis

Course Information

The CPCS A57 Dump Truck training course is designed to provide training and assessment for operators of rigid chassis dump trucks. It ensures that operators are competent in using this type of machinery safely and efficiently on construction sites.

Who should attend ?

The CPCS A57 Dump Truck training course is intended for individuals who are looking to gain a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card for the A57 category, which is specifically for rigid chassis dump trucks.
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CPCS A57 Dump Truck – Rigid Chassis Course Aims

The CPCS A57 Dump Truck—Rigid Chassis course aims to provide thorough practical and theory-based plant training in operating a rigid chassis dump truck and to allow the candidate to competently and safely execute the role and pass the necessary CPCS theory and practical tests.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • 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 shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

CITB Grants

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Workforce Skills Support has CITB-approved status, delivering CITB-assured courses as listed in the Construction Training Directory. We are recognised by CITB as well as the British Construction Industry as a training provider who can deliver good-quality training that meets industry-approved standards. We are part of the CITB’s automated grant payments system, making it easier for employers to book courses with us for their workers and be reimbursed for it.

Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.
To be confirmed upon completion of the initial analysis, dependent on experience.
A: Up to 15 tonnes

B: Up to 50 tonnes

C: All sizes (wheeled)

D: All sizes (tracked)

To achieve the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

To upgrade the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, you will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ.

For more information on required NVQ, contact us or call us on 01623 287830

You can find your local CPCS test centre for training by following this link:

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