Trailer Towing

TRAILER TOWING

• Safely tow a trailer to D.V.L.A. standard (recognise and manage risk)
• Have an understanding of responsibilities under H.S.W.A., R.T.A. and M.O.R.R.
• Carry out daily maintenance
• Understand signals given by signaller
• To reduce vehicle maintenance costs through good driving practices (vehicle sympathy).

All personnel who would be required to tow a trailer.

• H.S.W.A.
• P.U.W.E.R.
• R.T.A.
• M.O.R.R.
• Maintenance
• Driving
• Regulations applicable, legalities, specialised equipment
• Duty of care and risk management
• Road Traffic Act Legalities
• Management of Occupational Road Risk
• Daily checks
• Turning, coupling/uncoupling, braking, reversing

Highly participative with practical demonstrations highlighted by use of PowerPoint and Videos along with group and individual exercises.

1-3 days depending on towing vehicle and trailer length.

Central Training Services Theory and Practical.