Theory

• This is 1 to 1 oral test.

• Duration 60 minutes

• 87 questions pass mark 80%

Practical

• Duration 3 Hours 15 minutes

• Pre-start and running checks

• Load a dumper

• Through restrictions

• Travel up/down slopes

• Excavate a 15 metre long, to a depth of 1 metre

• Excavate a square box

• Change bucket

• Backfill trench

• Lifting loads

• Run-down procedures

Costs

• Test £600 + VAT

• Training per day £250 + VAT

• 1 day training including test £675 + VAT

• Novice 8 days course £1950 + VAT