CPCS Training - A09 Forward Tipping Dumper Course

Course Overview 

The CPCS dumper driver course is for forward-tipping dumper drivers. It uses practical exercises to help you pass the CPCS technical test. This course teaches you to use an A09 Forward Tipping Dumper safely and efficiently. It aims to help you earn a CPCS Red Operator Card or Blue Competent Operative Card, demonstrating your core skills and understanding of the job. The course teaches learners the latest health and safety rules and is approved by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS).

CPCS Course Entry Requirements 

To complete your registration, please provide:

• Your current CSCS Card Number
• Your National Insurance Number
• Your Date of Birth
• Your Home Address

You must also complete a valid CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Touch Screen Test within the last two years. A good understanding of English, both written and spoken, is necessary.

What Will You Learn

• Driving an A09 Forward Tipping Dumper
• Legal Duties for Employees and Employers
• Attaching and Using Additional Equipment
• Performing Regular Maintenance and Servicing
• Preparing the Dumper for Road Use
• Following Safety Guidelines and Procedures
• Understanding the Machine’s Components, Including the Diesel Engine
• Conducting Pre-Start Inspections and Ongoing Checks
• Operating the Dumper on Rough Terrain and Steep Slopes (With and Without a Load)
• Navigating Tight or Restricted Spaces Safely
• Transporting Loads Between Different Locations

Course Assessment and Certification

Candidates will take both practical and written tests. After successfully passing these tests, they will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card, valid for 2 years.

CPCS Card Categories

CPCS Red Trained Operator Card: This is issued after initial CPCS training.
CPCS Blue Competent Operative Card Card: To upgrade from a Red Card to a Blue Card, candidates must complete a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) relevant to their category. NVQs are available for:

• Slinger Signaller
• Crane Supervisor
• Mobile Crane
• Crawler Crane
• Appointed Person
• Vehicle Marshaller
• Telehandler
• Forward Tipping Dumper
• Excavator 360 Degree Digger

How to Obtain a CPCS Card

The CPCS scheme comprises three stages, and Hurak Learning can assist you throughout the process:

1. Red Trained Operator Card: This card confirms core skills, knowledge, and understanding applicable in the workplace. It is awarded upon completing the CPCS Theory and Practical Technical Tests at an accredited test centre. 
   
   Candidates must also have passed the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment Test within the last two years. The Red Card is valid for two years and is non-renewable. To upgrade to a Blue Card, candidates must complete the relevant NVQ within this period.
   
   
2. Blue Competent Operator Card: To obtain this card, you must upgrade from the Red Card by completing the appropriate NVQ in Plant Operations through the On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT) method at your workplace. An assessor will visit you several times to collect evidence of your experience. After reviewing the evidence, your Blue Card will be issued and valid for five years. 
   
   
3. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs): NVQs are competence-based qualifications achieved in the workplace. They assess your ability to perform a job safely and effectively. To complete an NVQ, candidates must submit work-based evidence and undergo an assessment by observation with an assessor.