Course content

The course includes:

• 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

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

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

Entry requirements

1. CITB HS&E test passed within the last two years, or the new CPCS Plant Operative Health, Safety and Environment Test - NOCN Job Cards.

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.

Grants and funding

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

Did we miss something?

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

Further training

To get your CPCS Competent Operator Card (blue card) you must complete NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Plant Operations within two years. We offer this NVQ - register your interest.