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Truck and Trailer Training

Shawsett Training has courses customised to clients needs with the aim to develop truck and trailer driving and loading techniques that contribute to the safety and welfare of course participants contributing to the reduction and minimisation of vehicle down time and the risk of personal injury and vehicle damage. Course Objectives: Develop hazard perception and risk management techniques in light truck driving. Discuss basic Occupational Safety and Health requirements for the use of light trucks and associated trailer equipment. Raise awareness of the risk potential in driving light trucks whilst towing a trailer. Enhance the practical driving skills of vehicle drivers in driving vehicles on sealed and unsealed roads whilst towing a trailer. Develop hazard perception and risk management techniques on road whilst towing a trailer of various sizes and types including single and tamdem axle trailers. Develop knowledge for the safe coupling (including safe manual handling) and load proportioning in a trailer. Raise awareness of legal responsibilities and licencing requirements. Raise awareness in course participants of tow vehicle requirements and considerations. Raise awareness of trailer braking systems Enhance practical slow speed reversing techniques