+353 1844 7516
info@ftai.ie
Yard Shunter Refresher Training
Introduction
This course is designed to teach safe working practice to drivers moving vehicles in and around confined spaces, transport yards and onto loading bays.
Course objectives/aims
The course aims to improve existing driving standards and teach new driving techniques on the safe movement of vehicles within a transport environment.
Course content
At the end of this course, participants will be able to
demonstrate safe working practices in the following key areas:
- Vehicle familiarisation and pre use inspections.
- Correct coupling and uncoupling of articulated vehicles.
- Practice maneuvering the vehicles onto loading bays or garages.
- Safe parking procedures.
- Health and safety.
- Final practical assessment.
Who should attend?
Shunting staff – participants on this course must at least hold a category B driving licence.
Duration
1 day per course*.
Participants
Maximum 3 per course.
Requirements
Please provide suitable training room and vehicle(s) for
practical session.
Certification
On completion of this course a certificate of attendance will be
issued.
Price on application
*A person will only be deemed to be eligible for a refresher course if they have
worked as a shunter driver within the last 18 months. Otherwise we would
recommend they complete a novice course.
It the assessor deems any person on the training requires additional tuition before completing the course he will notify the company at the earliest opportunity.
FOR BOOKING
01 8447516 – info@ftai.ie
Course evaluation
All participants will be expected to demonstrate their
understanding by continuous assessment during the course.
