The Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS)

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

The CPCS 180 Excavator training course will provide the skills and experience necessary to work efficiently in the workplace using this vehicle.

Course will include:

• Naming and explaining the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook,
  Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Pre-use checks
• Configuring machine ready for site and highway travel
• Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
• Maneuvering in confined spaces
• Configuring and set-up for excavating duties
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavating differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Placing materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attaching and remove buckets
• Lifting, moving and placing basic slung loads with the rear boom
• Carrying out shut down and securing procedures
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide you with a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to 360 excavator operators. Course will include:

• Understand current Health & Safety legislation including: lifting operations, lifting equipment regulations and lifting signals.
• Carrying out pre-start and running checks on machine.
• Learn to set the excavator for site travel.
• Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground and slope.
• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward & reverse direction.
• Set the excavator for relevant duties.
• Produce a vertical trench to the specified dimensions.
• Complete a square excavation with vertical sides at the end of the dug trench.
• Load material into a vehicle.
• Remove the bucket and replace with an alternative.
• Lift the load from minimum radius, position the load at 75% of full radius and rotate for a minimum of 180 degrees. On completion land the load at a given point and detach.
• Reinstate the work area back to the original state.
• Shutdown and secure procedure.
• Explain loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

This course is for supervisors and slinger/signallers who will be supervising crane lifting operations on site. Course will include:

• Maintenance, inspections and thorough examination for lifting equipment and accessories
• Additional requirements for loads to be lifted from height
• Explain the function and use off, and use information provided by, RCIs and anti-collision systems
• Describe setting up, erection, levelling and dismantling requirements for different types of lifting equipment and lifts
• Maintenance, inspections and thorough examination for lifting equipment and accessories
• Different types of lifting accessories and how they are used
• Verify sling sizes and angles
• Slinging techniques for given loads
• Explain slinging techniques for given loads including balanced, unbalanced and loose
• Verify appropriate lifting accessories for given types of loads in accordance with a given method statement
• Confirm weights and centres of gravity for different types of loads
• Communication methods for a range of lifting purposes
• Communicate the lift plan information to others involved in the lifting operation
• Report and explain positive and negative aspects of a typical lift following the operation to the Appointed Person.

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide theory and practical training in operating a crawler dozer to enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine. Course will include:

• 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 excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide a thorough understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to articulated dump truck operators. Course will include:

• Describing the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator.
• Naming and explaining the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Conforming with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation.
• Undertaking all pre-use checks.
• Configuring the plant to be set for travel (site and highway).
• Travelling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – loaded and unloaded.
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces whilst carrying loads.
• Ensuring the suitability of the tipping and loading area.
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Positioning to receive loads.
• Complying with loading procedures.
• Ensuring load integrity and security.
• Transferring loads to different locations.
• Discharging loads into trenches and over edges.
• Maintaining safe and tidy working areas.
• Carrying out shut down and securing procedures.
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

This course provides instruction in correct operation of the Dump Truck Rigid chassis. Course will include:

• Name and explain the purpose of the principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements, as per the operator’s handbook, including additional information and relevant regulations and legislation.
• Undertake all pre–use checks.
• Configure and have ready for travel (site and highway).
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces – both loaded and unloaded.
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces whilst carrying loads.
• Ensure the suitability of the tipping and loading area.
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Position the vehicle to receive loads.
• Comply with loading procedures.
• Ensure load integrity and security.
• Transfer loads to different locations.
• Discharge loads into trenches and over edges.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working area.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

The CPCS 180 Excavator training course will provide the skills and experience necessary to work efficiently in the workplace using this vehicle.

Course will include:

• Naming and explaining the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook,
• Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation,
• Pre-use checks
• Configuring machine ready for site and highway travel
• Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
• Maneuvering in confined spaces
• Configuring and set-up for excavating duties
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavating differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Placing materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Attaching and remove buckets
• Lifting, moving and placing basic slung loads with the rear boom
• Carrying out shut down and securing procedures
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

The CPCS Forward Dipping Dumper training course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to be able to safely operate Forward Tipping Dumpers. Course will include:

• Pre start checks.
• Setting the Dumper for site & road travel.
• Travelling over differing types of terrain
• Traveling up & down substantial inclines
• Positioning dumper to receive loads.
• Complying with loading procedures.
• Discharging loads into trenches & over edges.
• Explaining loading and unloading procedures on & off of transporter

Course Information

Training Duration

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide theory and practical training & testing in safe and effective loading and unloading mobile plant under STGO legislation. Course will include:

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a loader/securer
• Name and explain types of transporter, purpose, 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 on the transporter and prime mover
• Configure and set for site and public highway travel, loaded and unloaded
• Prepare the area for loading and unloading duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures
• Load or direct and position different items of plant on and off a trailer
• Arrange, secure and ready items of plant on the trailer in preparation for travel on the public highway
• Explain STGO legislative requirements for transporting loads on the highway
• Explain considerations when planning a route on the public highway
• State requirements to be undertaken when loading and unloading on the public highway
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the Road Traffic Act requirements

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide an understanding of the relevant operational and safety requirements applicable to lorry loader operators (such as Hi-Ab). Course will include:

• Describing the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• Naming and explaining the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conforming with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Explaining all relevant documentation
• Undertaking all pre-use checks on host vehicle and loader crane
  Configuring the vehicle and loader for travel
• Travelling the vehicle to an area of work
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Positioning and configuring the vehicle and loader crane for lifting duties
• Deploying the stabilisers
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Complying with Rated Capacity Indicators or Load Moment Indicators
• Identifying weights and centres of gravity
• Lifting various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of the loader
• Placing loads accurately at designated positions including on and from the vehicle
• Explaining different types of compatible lifting accessories
• Maintaining safe working situations

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide thorough theory and practical training in the operation of MEWP - Boom. Course will include:

• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Check emergency lowering functions
• Configure and set for site travel
• Travel over level surfaces (all types) and uneven terrain (self-propelled)
• Explain travel procedures and precautions on inclines
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Configure and set for accessing duties
• Position the platform to access a work position
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Access working points up to full operating height and reach
• Travel with a raised platform (relevant endorsement)
• Carry out plant shut down and securing procedures
   

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with underpinning knowledge in order for them to understand the role and responsibility of the Mobile Crane Operator. Course will include:

• Name and explain the purpose of the principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology.
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements, as per the operator’s handbook, including additional information and relevant regulations and legislation.
• Undertake all pre–use checks.
• Configure and have ready for travel (site and highway).
• Travel the crane to an area of work
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Configure the crane for lifting duties
• Deploy outriggers to specification (where applicable)
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Programme/set-up Rated Capacity Indicators for lifting duties
• Lift various loads using the full radius and slewing capabilities of a crane
• Accurately place loads
• Minimise the swinging of loads
• Move loads through machine travel (where applicable)
• Maintain safe working situations
• Comply with signals and instructions
• Explain rigging and de-rigging procedures when fitting fly jobs or boom extensions
• Dismantle the crane in preparation of movement
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide theory and practical training in operating a Ride on Roller to enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine. Course will include:

• Correct Machine Operation
• How to set the roller for travel
• Understanding and awareness of site risks and hazards
• Know how to carry out all pre-use and shut down checks
• Correct set up for compacting
• Acknowledge compacted and uncompact areas
• Recognising conditions that can cause instability for the roller
• Knowing correct safety procedures when working close and up to unsupported edges
• Correct procedure for loading and unloading on and off a transporter

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide thorough theory and practical training in the operation of Rough Terrain Masted Forklifts. Course will include:

• Naming and explaining the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook,
• Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Pre-use checks
• Configuring machine ready travel
• Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
• Maneuvering in confined spaces
• Configure and set for lifting and transferring duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Lift and remove various loads up to the full working height of the forklift
• Transfer and place loads accurately at given locations
• Place and remove loads from a vehicle
• Maintain safe working situations
• Maintain safe and tidy working areas
• Carrying out shut down and securing procedures
• Explaining the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

This course is designed to provide candidates with thorough practical and theory training in being a Slinger/Signaller, and will give delegates with the knowledge of how to safely guide crane operators and carry out basic slinger procedures. Course will include:

• Name and explain the purpose of differing types of lifting equipment and accessories, basic construction, uses and applications, characteristics and terminology
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per technical data, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Interpret and extract information on all relevant documentation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Identify specialist lifting accessories relevant to the endorsement
• Explain when additional skills and knowledge for lifting operations may be required
• Confirm methods of communication with the machine operator
• Identify centres of gravity and estimate weights of loads.
• Prepare and ready the area of operation.
• Choose the relevant lifting accessory for a given load.
• Explain action required for hazards, underground and overhead services.
• Secure various types of load to a lifting hook using the relevant lifting accessory and procedures.
• Ensure load balance, security and integrity.
• Accurately place loads.
• Arrange, use and comply with communication procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions.
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide theory and practical training in operating a telehandler to enable the candidate to competently and safely operate the machine. Course will include:

• Correct machine operation
• Understanding different loads
• Understand names, components and terminology
• Site the machine safely and efficiently for use
• Correct maneuvering of machine
• Understand the capabilities, purposes and limitations of each machine
• Follow all necessary safety precautions
• Understand how to load and transport materials
• The effects of load size, weight and ground conditions when lifting
• Pre-use and shutdown checks
• Lifting and traveling with under slung loads

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide thorough theory and practical training in the operation of Wheeled Loading Shovel. Course will include:

• Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant plant regulations and legislation
• Undertake all pre-use checks
• Configure and set for site travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces; laden and unladen
• Maneuverer relevant plant in confined spaces
• Configure and set for extraction and loading duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct ramps
• Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Spread and level ground and materials
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

Course Information

Training Duration

Note: The number of days training does not include the CPCS test

Pre-requisites

1. You must have the passed the relevant CITB Health and Safety Test within 2 years of the CPCS test.

Primary Objectives -

To provide thorough theory and practical training in the operation of Wheeled Loading Shovel. Course will include:

• Naming and explaining the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conforming to manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, Other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Pre-use checks
• Configuring machine ready for site and highway travel
• Traveling over rough, undulating ground, steep inclines and level surfaces
• Maneuvering in confined spaces
• Configuring and set-up for extraction and loading duties
• Explaining actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Extract differing types of materials from stockpiles and other sources
• Form stockpiles of segregated materials and construct (temporary) ramps
• Sort and place materials into transporting vehicles and hoppers
• Spread and level ground and materials
• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting