Yard Shunter / Banksman
COURSE INFORMATION
Our accredited RTITB Basic Yard Shunter course is specifically designed to allow appropriate individuals within your business to prove and pass set tasks to enable them to become a competent yard shunter.
The course will consist of a number of key elements that our instructor will comprehensively explain. The candidate will be asked to demonstrate proving that understanding has taken place in this critical sector of transport. Upon completion of the course candidates will be issued with a certificate and report. The course can be RTITB accredited.
Each course will begin with a presentation covering relevant subject matter like Health and Safety guidelines, Safe systems of work, Hazards associated with this task and equipment used.
To further strengthen a candidate's ability to fulfill this task, a brief theory test both before and after practical training will take place at which point we would hope to see a better understanding of the job role.
Practical training would involve (But not limited to):
- Vehicle / Trailer familiarisation including vehicle defects (company specific )
- Manoeuvring a tractor unit / tug (uncoupled )
- Coupling and uncoupling to a trailer (different types of trailer / unit / tug)
- Manoeuvring when coupled
- Reversing both left and right
We offer this training up to a maximum ratio of 3 to 1 and the length of the course would be determined on a candidate's relevant experience. Many companies will already have employees completing this job role within the business and would just like their skills to be recognised. Courses can be undertaken at your site using your equipment (travel charges may apply) or at one of our sites using our equipment.
As with all of our courses we aim to cover all aspects but appreciate that perhaps sometimes you can't quite find a course that fits your needs. Please feel free to contact us if this is the case and we will endeavour to find a solution for you.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Head Office: 01952 770659
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