This course is approved by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) and the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme (NPORS), which complies with the Health and Safety at work act (1974) and all other regulations regarding operator training.

Learning outcomes

• 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.
• Compact against radii.
• Compact around obstructions.
• Place the roller in an out-of-service condition.
• Recognise compacted and uncompacted 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.

Examination and Certification

To achieve the learning outcomes the candidate must complete a theory test and a practical test.
Successful candidates will be entered into the NPORS and CPCS scheme.

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