CPCS Ride on Road Roller A31 (4 days)

This 4 day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a ride-on road roller. 

You gain the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical test at the end.

Experienced operators who need a formal qualification can do our condensed 2-day course.

Course content

• All pre-start, running checks and shut down procedures
• Set roller for travel
• Awareness of on-site hazards
• Set the roller for compaction duties
• Place roller in an out of service condition
• Recognise compacted/uncompacted areas
• Conditions that may cause instability of the roller
• Safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges
• Loading and unloading procedures on/off a transporter.

Teaching and assessment 

• 3 days learning through a mix of classroom-based teaching and practical exercises
• 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Qualifications you get

• CPCS Trained Operator Card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests
• CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.