CPCS - Ride On Roller

Course Aims

To provide comprehensive practical and theory-based construction plant training in operating a Ride On Roller, to 

enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the CPCS Theory and Practical Tests.

 

Course Content

• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.

• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation. 

• Carry out all necessary plant equipment pre-use and running checks. 

• Set the roller for site travel. 

• Travel over differing types of terrain, including undulating ground. 

• Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction. 

• Set the roller for compaction duties. 

• Prepare an area prior to compacting, i.e. traffic/personnel management etc. 

• Compact different materials to given instructions. 

• Compact up to supported and unsupported edges, against radii and around obstructions 

• Place the roller in an out-of-service condition. 

• Recognise compacted and uncompact areas.

• State conditions that may cause instability of the ride on roller. 

• State safety procedures when working up to unsupported edges. 

• Explain safety procedures when compacting on inclines. 

• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter. 

 

Duration of Training

Depending on experience.

Novice training 3-5 days.

 

Test 

To obtain the Red CPCS Trained Operator Card all candidates must pass the Health, Safety and Environment Touch Screen Test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Technical Theory Test and Technical Practical Test.