Description
By the end of this course drivers will be able to:
• Provide examples of the advantages of the various of modes of transport used to move customers possessions around the world.
• Describe and name the materials that are used to protect loads in transit.
• Describe the how and why export moves are protected differently from domestics moves.
• Describe the standards of load protection required.
• Give an overview of the various possible consequences if goods are damaged.
• Describe the shipping documentation that the driver is responsible for completing and maintaining.
• State which prohibited and restricted Items that cannot be transported on domestic and overseas moves.
• Provide an overview of the key safety considerations when loading domestic and overseas moves.
• Describe how cars and motorcycles are prepared and secured in containers.
Subject Areas
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Professional Driver & Company Issues
- Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo