Yardshunter Instructor Training
The course provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver yardshunter training courses in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The course is suitable for delivery on tractor units or tug masters with a trailer.
The RTITB Instructor Academy is completely focused on delivering workplace transport 'train-the-trainer and assessor courses, making us uniquely qualified to train Lift Truck Instructors, LGV Instructors, and everything in between.
All candidates must successfully complete an independent examination to qualify as an RTITB Instructor – an internationally recognised qualification.
By the end of the course candidates will:
- Be able to plan and deliver safe yard shunter training
- Be able to recall and discuss the role and responsibilities of an instructor
Please note: this course does not teach candidates to shunt vehicles.
This course is suitable for candidates who:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a minimum of B entitlement on their driving licence
- Significant experience of shunting
- Have prior training in instructing (if they do not the course duration may need to be extended to cover instructional techniques)
Please note that candidates will only be eligible to instruct shunting on vehicles that they have prior experience operating.
Overview
The course provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver yardshunter training courses in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The course is suitable for delivery on tractor units or tug masters with a trailer.
The Yardshunter Instructor course concludes with an objective examination carried out by an RTITB examiner. All elements of the examination must be passed in order to successfully qualify as an RTITB Yardshunter instructor. Achieving an RTITB instructor qualification is something to be truly proud of. Successful candidates are eligible to register on the RTITB Register of Professional Instructors
To make a booking, select a course type below and search for dates, alternatively please call our Academy team on +44(0)1952 520214.
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Yardshunter Instructor Initial (with experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have prior instructing experience.
3-4 people (3 days) - £2488
1-2 people (2 days) - £1542
Yardshunter Instructor Re-reg
A course for a currently qualified RTITB Vehicle Yardshunter instructors who wishes to renew their registration
3-4 people (2 days) - £1892
1-2 people (1 day) - £946
Yardshunter Instructor Initial (no experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have no prior instructing experience.
3-4 people (4 days) - £3084
1-2 people (3 days) - £2138
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Yardshunter Instructor Initial (with experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have prior instructing experience.
1-2 people (2 days) - £1284 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
3-4 people (3 days) - £2101 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
Yardshunter Instructor Re-reg
A course for a currently qualified RTITB Vehicle Yardshunter instructors who wishes to renew their registration.
1-2 people (1 day) - £814 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
3-4 people (2 days) - £1634 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
Yardshunter Instructor Initial (no experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have no prior instructing experience.
1-2 people (3 days) - £1751 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
3-4 people (4 days) - £2568 +VAT plus instructor travel, subsistence and accommodation (this price includes a Trainers Guide per candidate)
Course content
The course covers the following:
- Role of the Instructor
- Planning and presenting yard shunter training
- Safe systems of work
- The operating environment
- The responsibilities of a yard shunter
- Use of hand signals
- Daily vehicle checks
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Theory of Articulation
- Forward Manoeuvres
- Reverse manoeuvres
- Loading Docks
- Open and confined areas
And concludes with a 3 part examination:
- Theory test covering yard shunting best practice and regulations plus instructional techniques
- Practical lesson delivery
- Classroom lesson delivery
Resources
It is beneficial to familiarise yourself with the following webpages, publications and documents prior to attending a Yardshunter instructor course. It is not mandatory to read/purchase all of these items, they are provided as recommendations only of what is likely to assist in preparation for course attendance.
HSE Guide to Workplace Transport Safety HSG136