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Ride On Roller

ride on rollerCourse Duration: 3-4 days

Who should take this course:
Anyone required to operate a ride on roller

Objectives:
On successful completion of the course the candidate 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
  • 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

Training Method:
The candidate must complete a theory test and a practical test.
Successful candidates will be entered into the NPORS or CPCS scheme.


 

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