CPCS A56 Dump Truck Articulated Chassis (Novice) in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Hands-on CPCS dump truck articulated chassis training with a recognised card at the end

This CPCS A56 Articulated Dump Truck course combines classroom theory with a large element of hands-on practical tuition, then finishes with the CPCS theory and practical tests. It is aimed at novice operators and at those with limited experience who need a recognised card to work on site.

Articulated dump trucks haul bulk material such as spoil and aggregate across earthworks, quarry and major civils sites, often over uneven haul roads.

The course is delivered in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire by Safeteam Training Group, a CITB Approved Training Organisation with its head office in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

Pricing and course length: the price shown is the starting price. Course length and final cost depend on the delegate's experience, which Safeteam assesses before booking, so a delegate with relevant previous experience may need fewer days than a complete beginner.

Who Is This CPCS A56 Articulated Dump Truck Course For?

The novice course suits people who are new to the machine or who have some experience but have never been trained or tested. If you are already experienced, Safeteam also runs a one-day experienced worker test that goes straight to assessment.

Course Details

• Duration: From 3 days (confirmed after the experience assessment)
• Delivery: Classroom and practical training in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4AD
• Accreditation: CPCS (A56)
• Assessment: the CPCS theory test and the CPCS practical test
• Outcome: a CPCS Red Trained Operator card on passing

What You Will Learn

• An introduction to the machine, its controls and the PPE required, including safe mounting and dismounting
• Pre-start and running checks, the main components and the risks associated with them
• Travelling loaded and unloaded on haul roads and rough ground
• Tipping safely, including on level ground and at edges and stop blocks
• Working on gradients and understanding articulated steering and stability
• The operator's general responsibilities, with reference to the manufacturer's handbook for the machine
• Operating procedures based on industry best practice
• Safe parking and shutdown procedures

CPCS Cards

• CPCS Red Trained Operator card – valid for two years and issued once you pass the CPCS theory and practical tests. You also need to have passed the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test within the previous two years
• CPCS Blue Competent Operator card – valid for five years, gained by completing the relevant NVQ while holding the Red card

The Red card is a stepping stone: it gives you time to build on-site experience and complete your NVQ before upgrading to the Blue card.

CPCS A56 Articulated Dump Truck FAQs

How long is the CPCS A56 Articulated Dump Truck course?

At least three days at the Aylesbury venue. The exact length depends on your previous experience, which the provider assesses before you book.

Do I need any previous experience?

No. The novice course is designed for people with little or no experience on the machine, and the training is mostly practical, hands-on tuition.

I already have experience. Is there a shorter option?

Yes. Experienced operators who meet the criteria can take a one-day experienced worker test instead of the full course.

Do I need the CITB HS&E test?

Yes. To be issued a CPCS card you need to have passed the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment test within the previous two years.

How do I get a Blue CPCS card?

Complete the relevant NVQ while holding your Red Trained Operator card, then apply to upgrade to the five-year Blue Competent Operator card.

Where is the course held?

At Safeteam's training venue in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4AD.

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On successful completion, your certificate is issued by the awarding body, not by the training provider. NRSWA street works: a certificate is issued for each unit passed, and Safeteam applies for your Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) card on your behalf. Street works qualifications must be renewed every five years by taking the one-day reassessment before your card expires.

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Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

Safeteam Training Group is a UK construction training provider and CITB Approved Training Organisation, with its head office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. It runs accredited training from purpose-built plant and street works facilities across the UK, supported by a nationwide team of more than 120 technical trainers, and can also deliver training on live projects. Its courses span NRSWA street works, CPCS and NPORS plant and lifting operations, CITB Site Safety Plus, EUSR, confined spaces, working at height and asbestos.

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