Tow Tractor Training
Tow Tractor Training
Tow tractor trucks are essential in the workplace and are operated throughout the world in warehouses, stores, factories and many more places. Adequate training is required before operating on site, the three stages of training must be complete before an ‘Authorisation to Operate’ is issued in the workplace.
We are accredited by RTITB, and are regularly audited and monitored to ensure our training meets the standard.
Our forklift courses will vary in duration, some factors effecting this are truck type, number of delegates and also if the course is run with a restriction due to the operators daily work.
We offer the full range of MHE courses on offer from the RTITB and support you post course with a range of documentation and email/telephone support.
| Course Type | 3-1-1 | 2-1-1 | 1-1-1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novice | 7.50 hours | 5.50 hours | 3.50 hours |
| Existing | 6.75 hours | 5.00 hours | 3.25 hours |
| Conversion | 6.75 hours | 5.00 hours | 3.25 hours |
| Refresher | 6.5 hours | 5.00 hours | 3.25 hours |
Training course Objective
- Demonstrate an understanding of the rated capacity of a Tow Tractor.
- Carry out a pre-use inspection.
- Able to operate safely under varying site conditions.
- Travel (forward and reverse) with laden and un-laden trailers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of operator’s responsibilities & relevant legislation.
- Operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Course Content
- Introduction to machine controls and instruments
- Weight assessment & tow capacity
- Tow Truck Stability
- Components and main types of tow tractor
- Limitations of use
- Emergency controls
- Hitching & un-hitching trailers
- Handling laden & un-laden trailers
- Re-fuelling procedures
- Pre-start inspection & maintenance
- Driving in confined areas
By the end of course the operator should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation
- Carry out a pre-shift inspection of the forklift truck
- Understand the causes of instability of the forklift truck and the load
- load and unload vehicles
- Operate the forklift truck safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturers handbook and instruction
All candidates will be registered on to the RTITB Nors scheme ( national operators registration scheme valid for 3 years
Training Refresher Period
Refresher training is recommended after 3 years and the registration can be renewed with RTITB.
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