Ride on Roller

Ride on Roller

Course duration – Novice 3 days max – Experienced worker 1 day

Maximum number of operatives – Novice 4 – Experienced workers 3 x (CPCS) 4 x (NPORS)

Objectives;

On completion of this course candidates 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 manufacturer’s 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 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 non-compacted 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.