Experienced Ride On Roller Training Course
This Ride on Roller Training Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to operate the machine safely and to comply with statutory requirements.
The Ride on Roller operator training course is suitable for anyone who uses or supervises operations on Ride on Rollers.

Available as an Onsite Course
NOT Available as a Public Course
Course Objectives
This Ride on Roller Training Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable them to operate the machine safely and to comply with statutory requirements.
The Ride on Roller operator training course is suitable for anyone who uses or supervises operations on Ride on Rollers.
Course Topics
- Working in the construction industry
- Specific legislation
- Components of ride on rollers
- What a ride on roller does
- Stability of the machine
- Accident prevention
- Pre-shift checks
- Daily checks
- Starting/ stopping the machine
- Maneuvering the machine
- Operating the machine
- Transportation
- Site safety
Legislation
Participants
A maximum of 4 participants can attend each Ride On Roller training session.
Duration
Experienced Ride On Roller training sessions are 1-day in duration.
Extra training days can be added to the Ride on Roller course, for trainees without any previous plant operating experience
Certification
On successful competition of the Ride On Roller course participants will receive an Accredited Certificate. The certification will expire after 3-years.
Renewal
Course Entry Requirements
- Participants must have 6 months operational experience
- One passport size photograph
- PPS Number
- Participants must be at least 18-years of age.
- They must be medically fit to operate machinery.
- Participants must bring their own PPE : safety footwear, hard-hat, hi-vis vest.
Site Requirements
There are no special site requirements associated with this course.
Summary Of Assessments
Resources
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