CSCS/NPORS

Practical Test

N215 Dozer

Test sequence

ACTIVITY GUIDELINES

The learner must:

• Complete all pre-start and running checks before any activity takes place

• The shutdown procedures must only be completed by the learner at the end of the test

• All additional test requirements can be completed over the period of the test duration

Operator safety and observations

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  Seat belt must be worn if stated in the employer’s risk assessment/method statement

• The dozer must be serviceable, meets the current legislation and fitted with a standard

  bucket change to blade

Travelling to the work area

The learner must:

• Travel up and down a gradient

• Travel over varying terrain

• Reverse the dozer in a straight line (min 50m) and through a restriction

Setting up to • excavating

Prepare and set up the dozer for excavating duties
Slot dozer a straight trench and form a stockpile at the end

Excavating tasks •
• Set blade (if applicable) and push 1 x blade width material from a stockpile and spread

Backfill and work • area •

Shutdown • procedures

Backfill the slot trench and compact area Clean and level work area 

Dozer parked in a safe position with the engine and isolator key removed and handed to the instructor

Additional notes

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  The slope must be of sufficient incline with manoeuvring room on the top to enable the

  learner to demonstrate the correct procedures for travelling up and down a gradient as per manufacturers recommendations

Specifications

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  There must be a sufficient quantity of suitable material

• The ground to be excavated must be suitable and sufficient for the test

• The slot trench excavated must be a minimum depth of 1m deep

• The slot trench excavated must be a minimum 20m in length

• The material must be evenly spread over an appropriate area

• The ramp incline must not exceed the max safe working angle specified in the

  manufacturer’s handbook

Test timings 

The full test must be completed within 2hrs 45min