CPCS Crawler/Tractor Dozer A34

This 10-day course is for people with limited or no experience of operating a Crawler/Tractor Dozer.

It teaches you how to operate and maintain a Crawler/Tractor Dozer safely.

On passing the technical tests, we will apply for the CPCS trained operator card (red card) on your behalf.

Please make sure that you have read and understood the entry requirements (see below) and booking terms and conditions for this course.

Course content

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator
• 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
• Configure and set for site travel
• Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces.
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces
• Configure and set for excavating duties
• Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
• Excavate differing types of excavations in various types of ground
• Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles
• Grade, spread and level ground and materials
• Carry out shutdown and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.

Teaching and assessment

• 9 days training - classroom-based tutorials and practical exercises
• 1 day assessment - CPCS technical tests.

Qualifications you get

• CPCS trained operator card (red card) on passing the CPCS technical tests
• CITB National Construction College e-certificate available on request.