Articulated Dump Truck Training
(CPCS A56)

Course Description

CPCS Articulated Dump Truck Training gives you the skills and knowledge to safely operate articulated dump trucks.

Choose between our Novice and Experienced courses, based on your current ability.

Pass the theory and practical tests to achieve a CPCS Red Trained Operator Card.

CPCS A56 articulated dump truck training

Eligibility Criteria

You must have passed the CITB Health and Safety Test within the last 2 years.

Experienced

£995+VAT

(Excluding plant hire)

Novice

£1395+VAT

(Excluding plant hire)

Average 2024 CPCS pass rate

86%

Pass Rate

Activity Instructions

Complete pre-start and running checks. Prepare dump truck for travel.

Travel up and down the slope. Stop and start on the gradient.

Reverse up and down the slop for a minimum of meters.

Drive through a restriction. Travel over rough terrain.

Reverse in a straight line for 50 meters. Pass through a restriction.

Position the dump truck for loading.​

Establish communication with the loading operator.

Receive a load which fills the body to capacity.

Discharge the loads over the edge or into an excavation.

Form a stockpile. Clean out the body fully.

Park the dump truck. Carry out shut down and securing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This course will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to operate articulated dump trucks (ADT). This makes it ideal for beginners who want to become dumper drivers.

Drum Truck Drivers earn an average of £18.93 per hour, according to Indeed. However, this will depend on what qualifications you hold and how long you have been operating.

Having a CPCS Card can significantly increase your career opportunities. Most UK construction sites require operators to hold formal qualifications like CPCS.

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