Tractor / Dozer FAS CSCS Assessment

Tractor / Dozer Assessment Duration
1 Day FAS CSCS Tractor / Dozer Assessment (typically 8.30am to 4.30pm).

Location
This 1 day Tractor / Dozer Assessment course is available on-site on your premises anywhere in the Republic of Ireland subject to minimum numbers. A suitable room would be required for on-site training for the theory section of the course, and machines are needed for the practical. The Certificate of Thorough Examination for the machine must be in date where required.

Tractor / Dozer Certification
On successful completion of this FAS CSCS Tractor / Dozer Assessment you will be issued with a FETAC Certificate and FAS CSCS Operator Card for Tractor / Dozers.

Tractor / Dozer Course Description
The Programme will consist of a combination of a classroom session of underpinning knowledge relating to Tractor / Dozer operations, and practical operation.

  • Introduction
  • Safety and PPE
  • Responsibilities of the Tractor / Dozer
  • Tractor / Dozer Operator’s Manual
  • Tractor / Dozer pre-use checks
  • Tractor / Dozer operation
  • Tractor / Dozer safety awareness
  • Safety controls
  • Prepare the machine for movement
  • Travel the Tractor / Dozer
  • Set up for operation and operate Tractor / Dozer controls
  • Backfill operations
  • Park and secure the Tractor / Dozer
  • Theory test
  • Practical test

Trainee Requirements
Candidates must be over 18 and may attend the Tractor / Dozer Assessment by a choice of 2 routes:

Candidates who have no experience of operating Tractor / Dozer must complete the 3 day New Entrant Tractor / Dozer course before attending the FAS CSCS Assessment (listed on our Course List).

Experienced Tractor / Dozer Operators who have not attended the 3 day New Entrant programme may present for the Tractor / Dozer Assessment subject to filling out the required Self Assessment / Declaration paperwok and satisfying the relevant criteria. Please contact our office for further information.

All candidates must hold a current FAS Safe Pass Registration Card.

PPE Requirements
Trainees must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment with them i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Viz Vest.

Who Should Attend?
This FAS CSCS Tractor / Dozer Assessment  is suitable for anyone who wishes to achieve the CSCS Tractor / Dozer card (ticket) which is required for Tractor / Dozer drivers on construction sites.

Course Objectives
To assess delegates on the knowledge and skills needed to operate Tractor / Dozers safely.

Training Methods
Presentation with slides, printed course material, demonstration, practical use.

Who Will Benefit?
All those in your organisation who use, supervise or manage the use of Tractor / Dozers.