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Yard Shunter

Outline

For busy workplaces it is common practice within our industry to employ shunters to move vehicles for the purpose of loading or unloading within our work yards.

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In order to do so safely and efficiently we always advise customers to consider appropriate training of staff employed to do so.

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Our 1 Day or 2 Day Yard Shunter course gives candidates a good understanding of the role. This includes their responsibilities, the risks associated with the movement of vehicles as they are moved around the site, backed onto bays, parked in a safe manner, and are coupled/uncoupled correctly.

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This training also acts as a great spring board for those employees looking to move on to gain their full vocational licence entitlements.

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Please note: shunters not holding a vocational licence entitlement for the classification of vehicle they are operating can only perform their duties as a shunter in spaces not on the "public highway" as described in the Road Traffic Act 1988, s192

Course Content

Rigid: Our 1 Day Yard Shunter course, suitable for 2 to 4 candidates operating rigid vehicles looks at:

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  • Vehicle familiarisation and pre-use inspections

  • Hand signals to be used for assisting drivers in manoeuvring vehicles.

  • Practice manoeuvring the vehicles onto loading bays or parking areas.

  • Safe parking procedures.

  • Health and safety.

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Articulated: This is a 2 day course for 2 shunter drivers, on-site covers the same topics as listed above, but also includes the BLACK Couple/Uncouple routine as well as more advanced manoeuvring  with a tractor/trailer combination.

 

The vehicle provided must meet the required standards in respect of PUWER: it should be suitable for the intended purpose and adequately maintained to ensure safety. A safe area of the yard should be designated for the training. All candidates require a B category licence to enrol on this course.

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Prices start from £418.40 per day session.

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If you would like further information, or book dates then please feel free  to contact us for more information

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