On completion of the Skills Validation Session, candidates are allowed 45 minutes to undertake a multi-choice question paper. Questions will be based on the following:
Legislation and regulations
Employer and employee responsibilities
Safe working practices
Machine components and functions
Correct operating techniques
Pre-use checks and basic maintenance
Road travel (where relevant)
Types and characteristics of materials and loads
Site safety
Shut down and securing procedures
Subjects that the questions will be based on will be covered during the Skills Validation Session.
To be successful on the theory test, candidates must achieve a minimum of 70% of the total available marks.
Candidates who achieve a minimum of 85% will be awarded a credit.