Ride on Roller Training

This course will give you foundation training and assessment in operating a ride on roller.

This course is offered as a CPCS, NPORS or NTSS Own Course. Click on the accreditation type above for more information.

The CPCS Code for this course is A31.

Course Content:

Upon completion of this course the delegates will be able to:

• 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 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 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.

Once you have completed your training you will undertake your test day – click the appropriate link below for more information and what to expect on your test day.

CPCS Test Day          NPORS Test Day         NTSS In-house Test Day

Course Duration:

Novice (recommended for delegates that have had some, limited or no experience with the machine): 2 Days

Refresher (recommended if the delegate is experienced with the machine.  Refresher training will help to iron out any bad habits.): 1 Day

Test only (Recommended only if the delegate has recently undertaken a similar qualification in a different accreditation.  No training or help will be given on the day.) 1 Day

Course Criteria: If you wish to undertake the CPCS training option you will need to have passed the health, safety & environment touch screen test within the last 2 year

Venue:

CPCS courses can only be held at our accredited training centre.

NPORS & NTSS/CTA Courses can be delivered at the NTSS Ltd training centre or at your premises as a dedicated course if you have the required equipment and suitable training environment.

Certification:

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive either a CPCS Red Trained Operator card, an NPORS Certification or our NTSS/CTA Certificate of Attendance depending on the course you have chosen.