Description

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The Articulated Shunter S6 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre articulated shunter vehicles used for moving semi-trailers within depots, distribution centres and industrial sites, in accordance with current health and safety legislation, recognised industry best practice and the relevant AITT operator training standard.

Combining classroom-based learning with practical operator training, delegates will develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence required to carry out pre-use inspections, safely couple and uncouple trailers, manoeuvre articulated shunter vehicles in confined areas, position trailers accurately and undertake routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, other personnel and property.

Training is delivered in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training category, ensuring a structured, competence-based programme combining theoretical knowledge with practical workplace application.

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Who Should Attend?

• Depot and distribution centre personnel.
• Transport and logistics operators.
• Warehouse and yard staff.
• Fleet and transport operatives.
• Existing or prospective articulated shunter operators.
• Anyone required to safely operate an articulated shunter within the workplace.

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What You Will Learn

• Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Principles of articulated shunter operation.
• Selection and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
• Vehicle controls and operating functions.
• Safe starting, manoeuvring and stopping procedures.
• Safe coupling and uncoupling of semi-trailers.
• Airline, electrical and trailer connection procedures.
• Reversing and trailer positioning techniques.
• Yard traffic management and pedestrian awareness.
• Communication with banksmen and other site personnel.
• Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.

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Practical Training

• Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
• Familiarisation with vehicle controls.
• Coupling and uncoupling semi-trailers safely.
• Connecting and disconnecting airlines and electrical services.
• Manoeuvring articulated shunters within confined operating areas.
• Reversing and accurately positioning trailers.
• Applying safe yard operating procedures.
• Parking, shutdown and post-use inspections.

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Assessment

Delegates are assessed throughout the course through practical observation and instructor questioning to confirm their knowledge, understanding and practical operating competence. Assessment is conducted against the relevant AITT operator training standard for the machine category being delivered.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant machine category.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Delegates should be physically capable of safely operating an articulated shunter vehicle 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 programme being delivered. Training may be provided for novice operators, experienced operators, refresher training or category conversion, in accordance with AITT guidance and employer requirements. The duration is also dependent upon the number of machine categories being completed during the programme.

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