About the Course

This course gives operators the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a ride on roller.

Training is practical and covers travelling, manoeuvring and compacting different materials while maintaining safe working practices on construction, groundwork, highways and civil engineering 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
• Operating on slopes and varying terrain
• Machine stability and ground conditions
• Different roller and drum types
• Vibration settings and operating modes
• Compaction techniques
• Compacting different materials
• Correct rolling patterns and overlaps
• Working safely around edges and excavations
• Working around other plant and site traffic
• Environmental considerations
• 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 roller for work
• Travelling and manoeuvring
• Operating on varying terrain and inclines
• Manoeuvring within restricted areas
• Preparing the work area
• Compacting material using the correct technique
• Using vibration appropriately
• Maintaining correct overlaps and rolling patterns
• Working safely around edges and hazards
• Parking and shutting down correctly

Choose Your Certification

CPCS A31
For operators requiring CPCS certification to operate a ride on roller.

NPORS N214
NPORS Ride on Roller training and testing, with traditional and CSCS-logo card routes available depending on your requirements.

In-House Training
Suitable for employers who require ride on roller operator training and certification without a CPCS or NPORS card.

Course Requirements

Novice Operators

No previous ride on roller operating experience is required.

Experienced Operators

You should already have practical experience operating a ride on roller.

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 Ride on Roller Training

Choose from CPCS A31, NPORS N214 or in-house training, with novice, experienced and test-only options available.