Our CPCS A34 Crawler Tractor / Dozer Operator Course is designed to provide comprehensive training that combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge. This course equips delegates with the essential expertise required to operate a crawler tractor/dozer safely and efficiently across a range of work environments.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls, and terminology.
- Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information sources, and relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre-use plant checks.
- Configure and set for site travel
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines, and level surfaces
- Manoeuvre the plant equipment in confined spaces.
- Configure and set for excavating duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground, and overhead services.
- Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles.
- Grade, spread, and level ground and materials
- Carry out plant equipment shutdown and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.
This course is designed for potential and existing operators who have not received formal training. Delegates must have a basic understanding of current Health & Safety issues.
Pre-Requisites
A valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment touchscreen test, completed within the last 24 months. Note: You will not be allowed to take the exams at the end of the course if your test is not up to date. No refund will be given for exam cancellations due to an expired or missing test.
A good understanding of spoken and written English is required for course participation.
Booking Confirmation: Your booking will only be confirmed once we have received the following information:
- Existing CSCS Card Number
- NI Number
- Date of Birth
We will contact you within 48 hours of your booking to collect any additional details and confirm your space on the course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests, delegates will be awarded a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.
Trained Operator Card (RED)
The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge, and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.
Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years, you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.
Competent Operator Card (BLUE)
The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test, and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).
Our CPCS A34 Crawler Tractor / Dozer Operator Course is designed to provide comprehensive training that combines practical skills with theoretical knowledge. This course equips delegates with the essential expertise required to operate a crawler tractor/dozer safely and efficiently across a range of work environments.
- Name and explain the purpose of principle components, the basic construction, controls, and terminology.
- Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information sources, and relevant regulations and legislation.
- Undertake all pre-use plant checks.
- Configure and set for site travel
- Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines, and level surfaces
- Manoeuvre the plant equipment in confined spaces.
- Configure and set for excavating duties
- Explain actions required for hazards, underground, and overhead services.
- Construct ramps and form and shape stockpiles.
- Grade, spread, and level ground and materials
- Carry out plant equipment shutdown and securing procedures.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting.
This course is designed for potential and existing operators who have not received formal training. Delegates must have a basic understanding of current Health & Safety issues.
Pre-Requisites
A valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment touchscreen test, completed within the last 24 months. Note: You will not be allowed to take the exams at the end of the course if your test is not up to date. No refund will be given for exam cancellations due to an expired or missing test.
A good understanding of spoken and written English is required for course participation.
Booking Confirmation: Your booking will only be confirmed once we have received the following information:
- Existing CSCS Card Number
- NI Number
- Date of Birth
We will contact you within 48 hours of your booking to collect any additional details and confirm your space on the course.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon successful completion of the CPCS Technical Tests, delegates will be awarded a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.
Trained Operator Card (RED)
The Trained Operator Card confirms a level of core skills, knowledge, and understanding that can be applied in the workplace until measured as competent against national standards. Experienced and able operators may hold a Trained Operator Card whilst being measured against national standards through an SVQ or NVQ.
Once you’ve obtained your Red CPCS Trained Operator Card, it will last for 2 years. During these 2 years, you must work towards and achieve your NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue CPCS Competence Card.
Competent Operator Card (BLUE)
The Competent Operator Card tells the observer that the holder has demonstrated a level of health and safety awareness through the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test, underpinning knowledge previously through a CPCS theory test, operating ability previously through a CPCS practical test, and operating competence on the type of plant (evidenced by an SVQ or NVQ or employer confirmation of competence).