Crawler – Tractor /Dozer training (July 2023) CPCS

We are running an 8-day CPCS course for a dozer.

This is a course designed for novice operators. Maximum of 2 learners per course.

The course runs across 8 consecutive days with a CPCS technical test on the final (8th) day.

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with practical and theoretical knowledge to help undertake the dozer operator. This qualification covers crawler – tractor/dozers.

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the dozer will be able to accomplish the following.

Crawler- tractor/ dozer training course content

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• 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

Travelling and manoeuvring

• Configure and set for site travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces

Setting up for work

• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services

Working tasks

• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials

Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

For your reference you can download the relevant questions for the theory test.

ACOP Group is accredited by both CPCS and NPORS.