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Tug Truck Driver Assessment
Tractor Tug
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Safety Check
Operation
Coupling
Shutdown
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Company Details
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Performance Criteria

Unit 1 - CONDUCT PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS

1.1 - Checks Mirrors/windows/windscreen
1.2 - Checks all lights condition and working
1.3 - Checks for oil / Fluid leaks
1.4 - Checks tyres/ Wheels & wheel nuts
1.5 - Checks vehicle for Cabin/Body Condition /damage
1.6 - Checks battery cell caps and terminal covers
1.7 - Checks mudguards / flaps
1.8 - Checks turntable / Jaws
1.9 - Checks Steering
1.10 - Checks vehicle brakes / Trailer brakes
1.11 - Checks Gauges
1.12 - Checks Horn & reverse alarm
1.13 - Checks Seat & Seatbelt
1.14 - Side Marker Lights
1.15 - Checks windshield wipers/water level
1.16 - Check fluid levels, Engine Oil, Coolant, Transmission
1.17 - 3 points of contact used when climbing on & off or entering & exiting trucks & trailers
1.18 - Checks the airlines and electrical leads are stowed correctly or are connected correctly
1.19 - Completes safety checks as per company policy
 

UNIT 2 - VEHICLE OPERATION

2.1 - Safety check (gear stick, park brake) Seat & mirrors adjusted, seat belt and start engine to specification.
2.2 - Seat belt is worn
2.3 - Consistently check mirrors (4-8 seconds)
2.4 - Constant smooth application
2.5 - Smooth application and release of clutch, does not ride (rest foot over clutch pedal)
2.6 - Selects the right gear for the situation (cornering, climbing, descending)
2.7 - Operates within the manufacture’s specifications
2.8 - Performs smooth gear changing
 

UNIT 3 - TRAILER COUPLING SKILLS

3.1 - Use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting prime mover
3.2 - Uses hazard lights when reversing
3.3 - Check the jaws are open
3.4 - Ensure the trailer is secured
3.5 - Position the prime mover just forward of the trailer.
3.6 - Check the entry alignment and ensure that the prime mover will clear the trailer (two positioning adjustments are allowed).
3.7 - Lowers turntable to clear trailer
3.8 - Reverse the prime mover slowly until the turntable jaws lock around the king pin
3.9 - Performs tug test
3.10 - Check coupling release lever.
3.11 - Applies park brake
3.12 - Connect airlines and electrical cables
3.13 - Switch on trailer air supply valve and charge the trailer air brake system.
3.14 - Check the trailer air pressure (inspect for air leaks).
3.15 - Fully raise turntable so the trailer the landing gearis clear from the ground
3.16 - Conduct all procedures safely and efficiently
3.17 - Procedures may vary due to configuration. The main emphasis must be on safety.

UNIT 4 - TRAILER UN-COUPLING SKILLS

4.1 - Uses hazard lights when reversing
4.2 - Applies park brake
4.3 - Use 3 points of contact when entering and exiting prime mover
4.4 - Lower landing gear (ensuring firm and even contact with the ground ).
4.5 - Disconnects the airlines and electrical cable, stows away securely.
4.6 - Release locking jaws
4.7 - Move forward slowly until turntable is clear of the skid plate, confirm stability of the trailer
4.8 - Lowers air bags to ensure clearance from trailer
4.9 - Drives away slowly
4.10 - Ensure the driver’s door is closed whenever the vehicle is moving
4.11 - Conducts all procedures safely and efficiently
4.12- Procedures may vary due to configuration. The main emphasis must be on safety.
 

UNIT 5 - TRAILER REVERSING SKILLS

5.1 - Use hazard lights when reversing
5.2 - Use both mirrors when reversing
5.3 - Reverse trailer in to parking bay (to one metre off the end of the parking bay).
5.4 - Trailer is parked parallel in parking bay
5.5 - Wheels do not cross any lines

UNIT 6 - PARKING & SHUTDOWN SKILLS

6.1 - Parks truck in allocated area.
6.2 - Applies Park brake
6.3 - Selects neutral gear or Park
6.4 - Shuts down engine correctly
6.5 - Exits truck using 3 points of contact
6.6 - Secures truck and area

Knowledge Outcome

Unit 7 - QUESTIONNAIRE

 

Final Outcome In relation to this Tug Truck heavy vehicle driving Assessment, the participant has been assessed as:

Signatures On signing this training/assessment course completion form, it is acknowledged that the above-named training course has been completed by the named participant.
 
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