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This
training activity is for potential and existing
operators who have received no formal instruction and
those requiring refresher training:
Training and
Testing is now available with the
award of Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)
Trained Operator card,
The
achievement and the obtaining of a CPCS card are
dependant upon passing the
Construction skills Health and Safety Test.
The updating of the
Red Trained Operator card to a CPCS Competency
Card is dependant upon completion of an NVQ Level 2 in
Plant Operations, Plant Operator within
2 years of attaining the
Trained Operator Card.
The
course content will include:
Explanation of all components and their functions and
purposes, Training in the safe
operation of the machine on all
excavating, loading and general duties, positioning tasks for
which the machine has been designed for; ensuring that
each operation is in accordance to
method statements, risk assessments and permits to
work etc, also making full use of
the safety rules, carrying out routine daily servicing
procedures and general maintenance in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions; Also preparing and
driving the equipment on public highways
for rubber tyred equipment, loading it onto a transporter in accordance
with the requirements of the Road Traffic Acts; The
purpose and capabilities of their machine and any
relevant safety precautions necessary for its
operation; How the machine is set up for work and the
maintenance requirements involved; size
of machine, weight, working
on gradients and ground conditions
affecting machine stability; The loading,
of materials
onto site and road transport, Shutting down and
securing of the equipment when finished.
Outcome:
Blue 5 year CPCS
Competence card will be attained if the NVQ has
been achieved prior to any tests
Red 2 Year CPCS Trained Operator card will
be attained if tested without achievement of the
NVQ
CPCS Standard Technical Test Requirements:
Other Testing and
Assessments:
CSCS Cards can be applied for by
following this link
Please call
or email our
representatives who will be able to advise on the most cost effective
method of training your workforce.
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