Tow Tractors, Tow Tugs [including flip-up platform] and Trailers
Course Syllabus
Duration: Refresher Course – 1 day
3 Experienced Operators – 3 days
2 Experienced Operators – 2 days
3 Novice Operators – 5 days
2 Novice Operators – 4 days
1 Novice Operator – 3 days
Definition: Experienced = Operators with approx 6 months experience but no certificate
Ratio: 3 Operators: 1 Instructor : 1 Machine
1. AIM
To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to drive safely an industrial tractor with or without trailers. This syllabus may be applied to rider tow tractors, pedestrian tow tractors and pedestrian tow tractors with a rider platform. Hence the term “drive” may be substituted by “move” to accommodate both types.
2.ELEMENTS
The course will comprise of theoretical and practical instruction covering the following:-
2.1 Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98, LOLER 98 & HSG 136 (Workplace Transport Safety)
2.2 Operators Safety Code
2.3 Battery maintenance and charging procedures
2.4 Pre-Use check on both Tractor and Trailer
2.5 The loading and stability of trailers
2.6 Hitching and Unhitching trailers
2.7 Manoeuvring in open and confined areas(with or without trailers)
2.8 Hydraulic Controls
3. KNOWLEDGE
On completion of training candidates will have a theoretical understanding of the following:-
3.1 Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98, LOLER 98 & HSG 136 (Workplace Transport Safety)
3.2 Operators Safety Code
3.3 Battery maintenance and charging procedures
3.4 Pre-Use checks
3.5 Factors affecting stability
3.6 Hitching and Unhitching trailers
4. SKILL
On completion of training the candidate will be able to :-
4.1 Drive and operate the tractor safely and efficiently with or without trailers
4.2 Carry out pre-use checks on both tractor and trailers to ensure the equipment is in a safe condition
4.3 Carry out battery maintenance and charging procedures
4.4 Hitching and Unhitching of trailers safely
4.5 Load trailers safely and correctly to maintain stability