Description

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The Agricultural Trailer Braking Systems – Selection, Operation and Maintenance course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to correctly select, inspect, operate and maintain agricultural trailer braking systems in accordance with current industry best practice and relevant legislation.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical workshop sessions, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to understand agricultural trailer braking systems, identify common faults, carry out routine inspections and maintenance, and ensure trailers remain safe, roadworthy and compliant for use.

Training is delivered in line with the UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard, ensuring a structured, competence-based approach that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Practical workshop exercises enable delegates to apply their learning to agricultural trailer braking systems through inspection, fault finding and maintenance activities.

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Who Should Attend?

• Farmers and farm workers responsible for operating or maintaining agricultural trailers.
• Agricultural engineers and machinery technicians.
• Workshop personnel responsible for trailer inspection and maintenance.
• Fleet managers and business owners responsible for agricultural transport safety.
• Anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of agricultural trailer braking systems.

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What Will Learn

• Relevant legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Agricultural trailer braking regulations and legal requirements.
• Principles of hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems.
• Components and operation of agricultural trailer braking systems.
• Selection of suitable braking systems for different applications.
• Inspection procedures and routine maintenance requirements.
• Identification of wear, defects and common faults.
• Fault finding and corrective actions.
• Safe operation and performance of trailer braking systems.
• Record keeping and maintenance responsibilities.

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Practical Training

• Inspection of agricultural trailer braking components.
• Identification of hydraulic and pneumatic braking system components.
• Functional checks of trailer braking systems.
• Fault finding and diagnosis.
• Component inspection and maintenance procedures.
• Practical workshop demonstrations.
• Safe maintenance practices and post-maintenance checks.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course by practical observation and instructor questioning to confirm their knowledge, understanding and practical competence. Assessment is conducted against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Course Standard.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate, demonstrating that they have successfully achieved the learning outcomes and assessment criteria specified within the relevant UKRS Course Standard.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Delegates should have a basic understanding of agricultural machinery and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.

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Course Duration

Course duration will vary depending on delegates' previous experience, the number of delegates attending and the level of competence to be achieved. Training is tailored to individual requirements, ensuring sufficient time is provided to achieve the required learning outcomes and practical competence.

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