Vehicle Familiarisation V1.5.2 (Driver CPC)
Duration: 1/2 Day (3.5 hours Driver CPC)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must hold any of the below licences:
C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D
Objectives:
On completion of this programme candidates will have knowledge of issues relating to familiarisation of different vehicles; coupling and uncoupling; braking systems; and the latest innovations.
Content:
- Vehicle familiarisation
- Different gearbox layouts
- Mercedes Benz Actros
- Power shift
- Volvo iSee system
- L-shift gearbox
- Opticruise
- Scania ecocruise
- Air suspension
- Passive rear wheel steer
- Double-deck
- 35th Command steer
- Coupling systems
- Standard uncoupling
- Split and cranked coupling
- Air connections
- Connecting air lines
- Electrical connections
- Three line system
- Trailer connections
- Fifth wheel
- Coupling & uncoupling procedures
- Close coupling & uncoupling procedures
- Drawbar coupling & uncoupling procedures
- Skeletal trailer operation
- Braking systems
- Spring brake
- Exhaust brake
- Engine brake
- Retarders
- Telma
- ABS / ESP
Note: This course can count 7 hours towards the 35 hours needed for Driver CPC periodic training when combined with another 3.5 hour module.
Please contact us for details of available dates