CPCS A56 | NPORS N205 | In-House Training

Entra Training provides Rear Tipping Dump Truck and Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) training and testing at our training centre in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.

Courses are available for complete beginners, experienced ADT operators and candidates who are ready to go straight to test.

Training Options

• Novice: 3–5 days
• Experienced operator: 1–2 days
• Test only: For suitably experienced operators
• CPCS A56
• NPORS N205
• In-house certification

About the Course

This course gives operators the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a rear tipping dump truck, also commonly known as an Articulated Dump Truck (ADT).

Training is practical and covers the safe operation of the machine when travelling, receiving loads, transporting materials and tipping on construction, quarrying, earthmoving and infrastructure sites.

What Will You Learn?

Training can include:

• Operator responsibilities and safe working practices
• Machine components and controls
• Pre-use checks and defect reporting
• Safe access and egress
• Travelling and manoeuvring the ADT
• Operating on slopes and varying ground conditions
• Machine stability
• Safe use of haul roads
• Positioning safely to receive a load
• Transporting materials
• Safe tipping and discharge procedures
• Working around edges and tipping areas
• Parking and shutdown procedures

How Will You Be Tested?

The assessment will depend on whether you choose CPCS, NPORS or in-house certification.

You will normally be assessed on both your theoretical knowledge and practical operating ability.

The practical assessment can include:

• Completing pre-use checks
• Preparing the dump truck for work
• Travelling and manoeuvring
• Operating over different ground conditions
• Positioning safely for loading
• Receiving and transporting a load
• Positioning at the discharge area
• Tipping the load safely
• Parking and shutting down correctly

Choose Your Certification

CPCS A56
For operators requiring CPCS certification to operate a rear tipping articulated dump truck.

NPORS N205
NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper training and testing, with traditional and CSCS-logo card routes available depending on your requirements.

In-House Training
Suitable for employers who require rear tipping dump truck or ADT operator training and certification without a CPCS or NPORS card.

Course Requirements

Novice Operators

No previous rear tipping dump truck or ADT operating experience is required.

Experienced Operators

You should already have practical experience operating a rear tipping or articulated dump truck.

Test-Only Candidates

You should be a competent and experienced operator capable of completing the assessment without additional training.

Candidates should bring suitable PPE and any identification or documentation requested when booking.

CSCS & Health and Safety

Candidates requiring a CPCS card or NPORS card displaying the CSCS logo will need to meet the relevant health and safety requirements.

This may include holding a valid CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test, depending on the certification route selected.

If you are unsure which route you need, Entra Training can advise you before booking.

Training Location

Courses are delivered at the Entra Training plant training centre in Wetherby, West Yorkshire.

Our location is suitable for candidates travelling from:

Leeds | Bradford | Harrogate | York | Wakefield | West Yorkshire | North Yorkshire

Book Rear Tipping Dump Truck / ADT Training

Choose from CPCS A56, NPORS N205 or in-house training, with novice, experienced and test-only options available.