Looking for Shunter Training in Cork? Forklift Training Cork offers top-tier training programs designed for individuals and companies who require skilled, safety-conscious shunter drivers. Our Shunter Driver Training ensures that your operators are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to operate shunting vehicles safely and efficiently, meeting all health and safety regulations.
This course is for shunter operators just beginning their career or seeking upskilling in the Transport, Warehousing or Logistics sector in cork. A shunter driver is responsible for manoeuvring vehicles around a yard into holding bays, storage areas and loading bays. Reversing is a high-risk activity in shunter operation due to the size of the vehicle. A Health and Safety Authority report found that reversing activity was involved in 11% of all fatal workplace transport accidents. All shunter drivers are required to hold a minimum of a Category B licence. This training provides the qualification to operate a yard shunter in a safe and competent manner under the guidance of one of our RSA Approved Driving Instructors.
Shunter Operator Training Course Content:
- Introduction
- Safety Awareness
- Checklist for components
- Controls and Instructions of use
- Hydraulic Inspection
- Maintenance
- Electric Systems
