Road roller training

Course objective

This course is specifically designed for all personnel who are required to operate a Ride on Roller as part of their work and aims to provide them with a thorough understanding with the relevant operational and safety requirements.

Accredited by

NPORS (National Plant Operators Registration Scheme)

Course content

• Health & Safety at Work Act
• Management of Health at Safety at Work Regulations
• PUWER
• Introduction to the machine and components
• Pre-start checks & basic maintenance procedures
• Control Familiarisation
• Basic operation and controls
• Construction site safety
• Safe site travelling procedures
• Practice site levelling & ground consolidation procedures
• End of shift safe parking procedures

Assessment

Theory and Practical Examination.

Ratio

1 instructor : 1 ride on roller : 3 candidates

Duration

The duration of the course will vary depending on the experience of the candidates.

• Novice operators: 3 day course
• Experienced operators: 1 day course