A31 Ride on Roller

Course Content:

• 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, and applicable regulations/legislation.
• Carry out all necessary plant equipment 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, against radii and around obstructions
• Place the roller in an out-of-service condition.
• Recognise compacted and uncompact areas.
• State conditions that may cause instability of the ride on 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.

Duration:

The duration of this course is subject to a variety of factors including candidate experience and prior tuition received, delegate numbers, site restrictions etc. Given this, TUTS don’t adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach to our course delivery. Please speak to one of our trusted advisors to determine a delivery package that’s specific to you and/or your business.  

Location:

• Customer Site (Training Only)
• Corby, Northamptonshire (Training & Testing)
• Cannock, Staffordshire (Training & Testing)
• Birmingham, Midlands (Training & Testing)
• Doncaster, South Yorkshire (Training & Testing)
• Reading, Berkshire (Training & Testing)
• Falmouth, Cornwall (Training & Testing)

CITB Grant available?

Yes – please speak to one of our advisors should you require any further information, what’s more TUTS will even assist in claiming any CITB grants available to you.