Safe Loading of Goods Vehicles (Cat C Licence Only)
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This Safe Loading of Goods Vehicles course is tailored specifically for drivers holding a Category C Licence, focusing on the principles and practices essential for the safe loading and unloading of HGVs. The course provides an in-depth understanding of the laws, responsibilities, and techniques associated with vehicle loading to ensure compliance and safety in the workplace.
Designed to raise awareness and improve practical skills, the course emphasizes the importance of teamwork and safe working practices. Packed with useful tips and actionable advice, participants will learn to mitigate risks, enhance load security, and carry out their duties confidently and safely.

Course Availability
All prices are inclusive of VAT
7 Hours
27/01/2025
£40.00
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Legal Responsibilities: Learn the legislation and responsibilities governing vehicle loading and unloading.
- Recognize Forces on the Vehicle: Understand the physical forces acting on loaded vehicles and how to manage them.
- Master Loading Arrangements: Develop skills to arrange and secure various types of loads effectively.
- Enhance Load Security: Gain knowledge of securing devices, methods, and best practices for different load types.
- Deliver Safely: Learn to handle deliveries safely and navigate vehicle dimensions and restrictions confidently.
Course Content:
- Overview of legal requirements for vehicle loading.
- Responsibilities of drivers and employers in ensuring safety and compliance.
Forces Acting on the Vehicle
- Understanding the impact of acceleration, braking, and cornering on loaded vehicles.
- Techniques to minimize risks associated with shifting loads.
Loading Arrangements and Securing Devices
- Best practices for arranging loads to optimize safety and stability.
- Types of securing devices and their appropriate use.
Methods of Securing and Load Security
- Practical guidance for securing different load types, including:
- Steel loads: Techniques for handling and securing heavy, dense materials.
- Trollies and cages: Ensuring safe transport of rolling loads.
- Mixed loads: Arranging and balancing diverse cargo.
- Tautliners, curtain siders, and double deckers: Specific considerations for these vehicle types.
- Tippers: Safe practices for loading and unloading bulk materials.
Delivering Safely
- Steps to ensure safety during delivery, including unloading procedures and site assessment.
Vehicle Dimensions and Restrictions
- Understanding vehicle size, weight limits, and route restrictions.
- Risks and consequences of vehicle overloading.
Delivery and Format (Online via Zoom)
Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Have a clear understanding of the legislation and responsibilities associated with vehicle loading.
- Be confident in arranging and securing loads across various vehicle types.
- Recognize the impact of physical forces and how to manage them for safer driving.
- Be equipped with practical tips to enhance safety during loading, transport, and delivery.
- Understand the importance of adhering to vehicle dimensions and weight restrictions to avoid penalties and hazards.
This course is an essential training opportunity for Category C drivers committed to improving their safety practices, compliance, and efficiency in managing loaded vehicles.
Provider

Martha Hudson
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Success Stories

David Williams
This online Driver CPC training is top-notch. The instructors were clear and professional, and the support team was always available when I had questions. Highly recommend!
- Delivery Driver

Sarah Johnson
- Logistics Manager
Features
- Legal Responsibilities
- Mastering Loading Arrangements
- Enhancing Load Security
- Safe Delivery Handling
- Weight Restrictions
Course Information
- Duration - 7 Hours
- Delivery Method - Online Via Zoom
- On Completion - Certification