National Construction College (NCC)

CPCS Dump Truck Articulated Chassis A56 - Experienced Operators (2-day)

A 2-day condensed course for those with experience of dump trucks with articulated chassis, who need a formal qualification. Get your CPCS Trained Operator (red) Card if you pass the technical tests. No experience? Consider the full 5-day course.

CPCS Dump Truck Articulated Chassis A56 - Experienced Operators (2-day)

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Course content

  • Introduction – CPCS scheme, operator responsibilities, health and safety basics

  • Machine knowledge – Main parts, functions, limits, and controls

  • Pre-start checks – Daily inspections and reporting defects

  • Operation skills – Starting, driving, steering, stopping, and manoeuvring

  • Loading and tipping – Safe loading, transporting, and dumping of materials

  • Site safety – Identifying hazards, working on rough terrain, exclusion zones

  • Shut down – Parking, securing, and post-operation checks

  • Test preparation – Theory review and practical mock exercises.

Teaching and assessment

  • Classroom learning and practical exercises

  • CPCS technical tests.

What you get

  • CPCS Trained Operator (red) Card if you pass the technical tests

  • CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.

Entry requirements

  1. CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years

  2. Good spoken and written English.

  3. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

This course is for you if you can:

  • Name and explain principle components, controls, purpose and terminology

  • Undertake pre-start running checks in line with manufacturer's manual and legislation

  • Configure the machine for site and highway travel

  • Travel in forward and reverse, through restrictions, confined areas, on level ground, on undulating ground and inclines, in an unladen/laden condition, and be competent in hill-start procedures

  • Explain the actions required for hazards, both above and below ground

  • Position the machine to receive loads

  • Discharge the load into trenches and over edges

  • Explain the importance of maintaining a safe and tidy working area

  • Carry out shutdown and securing procedures

  • Explain loading and unloading procedure for machine transportation.

Grants and funding

Grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

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For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433.