CPCS - A58 & 59 Combined - Excavator 360 Above & Below 10 Tonne - Novice Course

Course review:

As a CITB approved CPCS Test Centre we offer a novice course for those with no experience at our specialised CPCS test centre in Bickenhill. On the last day of this course the Technical Tests - Practical & Theory - are undertaken and upon successful completion you will be awarded with a CPCS Red Trained Operators Card.

We also offer just the Tests - Practical & Theory (2 hours) - for experienced workers, again undertaken at our CPCS test centre in Bickenhill.

Requirements for Test - A valid Health & Safety Touchscreen Test (within last 2 years) & relevant practical experience (or undertaken Novice Course) and theory knowledge (Revision Material handed out at booking).

After receiving your CPCS Red Card you will then have 2 years to complete a level 2 NVQ after which you'll be issued with a CPCS Blue Competent Operators Card. We also offer the NVQ and can possibly provide funding.

Duration of training may vary - contact us for details.

Test Contents Outline:

• 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 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 security procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting