Pre-course Requirements

Delegates must have passed the appropriate HS&E test within the last two years prior to attending this course

Don’t panic, we can help with organising your exam at our test centre in Brownhills. 

Course Overview

The A56 Articulated Chassis course is there to enable you to operate and maintain the operations of dump trucks with an articulated chassis. You must recognise the risks associated with quick hitch devices and how to use them safely.

Course Structure

• Operating the machine to a minimum standard
• Fitting and operating ancillary equipment
• Siting the machine safely and efficiently
• Carrying out minor adjustments and routine servicing procedures
• Preparing the machine for travelling on the public highway
• The capabilities of each machine, its purpose and limitations
• All safety precautions necessary for the correct operation of the machine
• How diesel engines work and how various parts of the machine operate
• Which routine adjustments and servicing procedures are necessary, and how to carry them out

Course Duration

The level of course required will be determined upon application and confirmation of an individual’s experience.

Novice Course Dates

• 6th - 8th January 2025
• 13th - 15th January 2025
• 20th - 22nd January 202
• 27th - 29th January 2025
• 3rd - 5th February 2025
• 10th - 12th February 2025
• 17th - 19th February 2025
• 24th - 26th February 2025
• 31st March - 2nd April 2025
• 7th - 9th April 2025
• 14th - 16th April 2025
• 22nd - 24th April 2025
• 28th - 30th April 2024
• 6th - 8th May 2025
• 12th - 14th May 2025
• 19th - 21st May 2025
• 27th - 29th May 2025
• 2nd - 4th June 2025
• 9th - 11th June 2025
• 16th - 18th June 2025
• 23rd - 25th June 2025
• 30th June - 2nd July 2025

*Contact us for Intermediate and Experienced dates. 

Course Cost

• £1,055 + vat

Location

Midland Plant Training and Testing, Brownhills, WS8 7DL

Course Completion

Successful candidates will receive a CPCS Red Trained Operators card which is valid for two years.

Please note – candidates who have held a red trained operator’s card previously must advise upon booking as additional requirements may be requested by CPCS in order to regain this licence type.

Upgrade/Renewing your CPCS red Trained Operators Card

Candidates are required to complete the appropriate competency NVQ prior to your cards expiry in order to upgrade/renew the red trained operator’s licence.

Midland Plant Training can offer this assessment so please speak with our training advisors for any advice you may need.

We recommend you look to upgrade/renew your Trained Operator licence 4 months before your licence is due to expire.