Plant & Machinerys
Tow Tractor & Trailer H1
Assessment type
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Oral questioning
Written question and answer/test/exam
Practical demonstration
Minimum duration
2 Days
Course delivery
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Practical
On site
Theory
Description
The Tow Tractor & Trailer H1 course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely inspect, operate and manoeuvre tow tractors within the AITT H1 category, 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 manoeuvre the tow tractor, connect and disconnect trailers or towed equipment, travel safely with and without a towed load and complete routine operator checks whilst minimising risks to themselves, pedestrians, 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. Training may be delivered at different levels depending on the delegate's previous experience, including novice, experienced operator, refresher or conversion training where appropriate.
Who Should Attend?
- Warehouse and distribution personnel.
- Logistics and materials handling staff.
- Manufacturing and production operatives.
- Airport, industrial and site transport personnel.
- Personnel required to operate tow tractors with a towing capacity of up to 5,000kg.
- New or experienced operators requiring formal training.
- Previously trained operators requiring refresher or conversion training.
What You Will Learn
- Relevant health and safety legislation and operator responsibilities.
- Hazard identification and safe systems of work.
- Principles and operating characteristics of tow tractors.
- Components, controls and operating functions.
- Pre-use inspections and defect reporting.
- Towing capacities and equipment limitations.
- Selection and inspection of suitable trailers and towing equipment.
- Safe coupling and uncoupling procedures.
- Safe starting, manoeuvring and stopping procedures.
- Safe travelling with and without trailers or towed loads.
- Steering, turning and the effects of multiple or articulated towed units.
- Observation and manoeuvring in confined areas.
- Load security and safe distribution of loads.
- Pedestrian awareness and workplace traffic safety.
- Parking, shutdown and securing procedures.
- Routine operator maintenance and daily checks.
Practical Training
- Carrying out pre-use inspections and functional checks.
- Familiarisation with tow tractor controls and operating functions.
- Inspecting trailers, towing equipment and coupling points.
- Safely coupling and uncoupling trailers or towed equipment.
- Starting, stopping and manoeuvring safely.
- Travelling safely with and without a towed load.
- Negotiating corners and confined areas with trailers attached.
- Positioning and reversing where appropriate.
- Applying safe operating techniques around pedestrians and other workplace traffic.
- Parking, shutdown and post-use procedures.
Assessment
Delegates are assessed through theoretical knowledge testing and practical operator assessment to confirm that they have achieved the knowledge, understanding and practical competence required to safely operate an H1 Tow Tractor.
Assessment is conducted in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the training and associated assessment, delegates will receive an AITT Certificate of Basic Operator Training for the relevant H1 Tow Tractor & Trailer category.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements will depend on the level of training being undertaken. Novice training does not require previous operating experience, whilst experienced operator, refresher or conversion training requires appropriate previous experience and/or recognised operator certification relevant to the programme being delivered.
Delegates should be physically capable of safely operating the equipment and possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and assessment.
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, as appropriate and in accordance with the relevant AITT operator training standard.
Sufficient time will be allowed for theoretical instruction, practical operator training and assessment, with the duration and delegate ratios determined by the training level and individual learning needs.
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