CPCS A09 forward tip dumper — the fastest route onto site
The dumper ticket is where most plant careers start: it’s the quickest CPCS category to obtain and almost every groundworks and civils site needs dumper drivers. Our dumper training covers loading, hauling, tipping, ramps and confined movement, then the CPCS A09 theory and practical tests.
Like all our courses, you train at our Staffordshire centre on machines we own, with a maximum of two candidates per machine.
CPCS A09 (Forward Tip Dumper) is the standard wheeled site dumper ticket most sites require.
CPCS A09B (Tracked Dumper) covers forward-tip tracked machines for soft or steep ground.
CPCS A57D (Rear Tip Tracked Dumper) covers rear-tipping tracked dumpers used on restricted sites.
Experienced operators can complete training and CPCS testing in one day. Novices typically need 2–3 days. It’s one of the quickest routes to a CPCS Red Card.
CPCS A09 dumper courses start from £325 including machine, instruction and CPCS technical tests. You’ll also need a valid CITB HS&E test, which we can arrange.
Yes — it’s the most common entry point into plant operating. Many candidates pair the dumper with the ride-on roller (A31) in the same week to become immediately useful to groundworks contractors.
Check dates and prices online, or call us for advice on the right course for your experience