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CPCS Trencher (A37)

Course Information

The CPCS A37 Trencher Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to operate a trencher safely and effectively. The course covers various aspects, including pre-operational checks, trenching techniques, and safety procedures.

Who should attend ?

This course is intended for individuals who operate or wish to operate trenchers in construction or other related industries. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced operators seeking certification.
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CPCS Trencher (A37) Course Aims

The CPCS Trencher (A37) course aims to provide thorough practical and theory-based plant training in operating a Trencher to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the 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 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
  • 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
  • Produce cut trenches in various types of ground
  • Produce consistent depths of cut in level and uneven ground
  • Cut trenches up and down inclines
  • Explain techniques for radius cutting
  • Place materials into transporting vehicles
  • Carry out plant equipment shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

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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, depending on experience.

The course includes the following topics:

  • Introduction to trenchers and their components
  • Pre-operational checks and maintenance
  • Safe operation techniques
  • Trenching procedures and best practices
  • Risk assessment and hazard prevention
  • Practical trenching exercises
Participants are advised to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

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 year, the relevant NVQ. For more information on the required NVQ, contact us on 01623 287830.

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

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