HGV Shunter Training

Our course objective is to reduce accident rates and improve all round risks associated with shunter driving. Through this training, employers can demonstrate they have met their duty-of-care under health and safety legislation.

 

 

 

Each delegate is formally assessed, and the results are communicated to employers via a detailed report, including any training recommendations.

These courses are delivered on a maximum of two delegates to one trainer ratio. They last four hours.

A suitable (risk-assessed) yard area and the vehicle will need to be supplied, as well as evidence that adequate insurance cover is in place.

All delegates must have the C+E entitlement on their licence to undertake the shunter training.

This training covers:

  • Daily checks (Tractor Unit and Trailer for C+E vehicles)
  • Understanding work safety procedures
  • Vehicle and trailer controls
  • Coupling and uncoupling the trailer
  • Manoeuvring
  • Reversing
  • Blindside reverse
  • Parking (including safe parking of trailers).

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