Tractor & Trailer

Syllabus | Duration | Instructor Machinery Ratio | Attachment Training

The Tractor & Trailer 4×4 Course will provide the trainee with good knowledge of how the tractor works and of its gearing ratios and capabilities.

Hitching and steering with the trailer gives great perception in size and dimensions and gives appreciation of stability, crushing and blind spots which, all combined, compliment in making a safe operative.

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Syllabus

The basic course syllabus includes... Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS

Operatives Responsibilities – PPE – Area Hazards

Pre-start Checks – Controls – Hydraulic Devices – Gearing Systems

Ground Stability – Safe Working Loads – Attachments

Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Hitching Trailer

Dimensions – Trailer Type – Observation

Practical Use in the Workplace

Pre-use Test

Practical Test

Theory Test

Course closing summary

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Duration

As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

Refresher Course: 1 day

Novice Operative Course: 3 days

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Instructor Machinery Ratio

This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of...

3 x Trainees

1 x Instructor

1 x Tractor & Trailer

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Attachment Training

We also offer attachment training for the tractor 4x4 and all plant machinery types, please contact us for further details...

Trailer

Auger

Forks

Snow Plow

Shovel

Wood Splitter

 

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