CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper Wheeled A09 (5-day)
Cost: £1,705 no VAT charged
Funding: CITB grant payable of £630 per person to eligible companies
Duration: 4 days
Locations: Bircham (Norfolk)
Dates: Call 0344 994 4433
Entry requirements: See below
The full 5-day course for people with limited or no experience.
If you pass the technical tests, we apply for the CPCS Trained Operator (red) card on your behalf.
Experienced but need a formal qualification? Consider the condensed 2-day course.
Course content
- Understand operator responsibilities, site safety, and relevant regulations (PUWER, LOLER)
- Identify machine components, controls, and safety systems
- Conduct daily pre-use checks and basic routine maintenance
- Mount, dismount, and operate the dumper safely
- Drive forwards, reverse, and manoeuvre on slopes and uneven ground
- Load, tip, and position materials efficiently while maintaining stability
- Work safely around site personnel, banks person, and other plant
- Recognise hazards, ground conditions, and environmental risks
- Perform safe shutdown, parking, and machine isolation procedures
- Prepare for CPCS theory and practical assessments.
Teaching and assessment
- 3 days classroom learning and practical exercises
- 1 day CPCS technical tests.
What you get
Entry requirements
- CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years, or the new CPCS Plant Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test - NOCN Job Cards
- Good spoken and written English.
- Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.
By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions
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
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