Lesson 1Pre-departure telematics and systems checks: tachograph calibration status, fleet telematics login, ADAS/camera/function checks, cab comfort and safety items (fire extinguisher, PPE)You will learn to carry out pre-departure checks on tachographs, telematics, and driver aids, covering calibration, login, ADAS and camera tests, plus cab comfort, PPE, fire extinguisher, and emergency gear.
Confirming tachograph calibration and timeDownloading and inserting driver cardsLogging into fleet telematics systemsChecking ADAS, cameras and proximity sensorsInspecting fire extinguisher and first aid kitVerifying PPE and in-cab emergency itemsLesson 2Mandatory walkaround inspection: tyres, rims, lights, reflectors, underbody, suspension, exhaust, and fluid leaksThis part details the required HGV walkaround check, focusing on tyres, wheels, lights, reflectors, body, underbody, suspension, exhaust, and leaks, plus reporting defects, fixing them, and keeping records.
Tyre tread, pressure and sidewall conditionWheel rims, nuts and security indicatorsLights, indicators and reflectors checkBodywork, underbody and chassis inspectionSuspension, exhaust and fluid leak checksRecording and reporting vehicle defectsLesson 3Trailer coupling and decoupling checks: fifth wheel condition, locking, air and electrical lines, landing gearHere you will learn safe ways to couple and uncouple semi-trailers, including fifth wheel checks, kingpin fitting, visual and tug tests, air and electrical connections, landing gear use, and stopping trailer roll-away.
Inspecting fifth wheel, kingpin and mountingCorrect trailer height and alignmentLocking jaws, safety latch and tug testConnecting air, electrical and EBS linesRaising and lowering landing legs safelyFinal coupled trailer walkaround checkLesson 4Handling limited quantities of hazardous goods: packaging, labeling, segregation, emergency information and compliance checksThis part explains managing small amounts of hazardous goods, including packaging checks, labels and marks, separation rules, documents, emergency info, PPE, spill response, and following ADR exemptions.
Identifying limited quantity and ADR classesChecking packaging integrity and closuresVerifying labels, marks and placardsSegregation of incompatible dangerous goodsCarrying transport and emergency documentsPPE, spill kits and emergency proceduresLesson 5Load security for mixed freight: pallet lashing, use of straps, dunnage, load distribution and axle weight awarenessThis part teaches how to secure mixed freight safely using pallets, straps, chains, and dunnage. It covers load spread, centre of gravity, axle weights, blocking and bracing, and following EN 12195 and company rules.
Assessing load type and securing methodUsing pallets, straps, chains and edge protectorsApplying dunnage, blocking and bracingPlanning load distribution and center of gravityChecking axle weights and legal limitsFinal load security walkaround checksLesson 6Paperwork and digital documents: CMR, waybills, dangerous goods declarations, vehicle papers, driver licence, CPC and digital tachograph cardsThis part covers key transport papers and digital records, including CMR, waybills, ADR declarations, vehicle and trailer docs, driver quals, and tachograph cards, plus checking their validity and availability.
Checking CMR notes and waybills for accuracyVerifying ADR and dangerous goods declarationsConfirming vehicle and trailer registration papersChecking driver license and CPC validityInspecting digital and analogue tachograph cardsLesson 7Brake system inspection: air system pressure, reservoirs, audible checks, slack adjusters, ABS and EBS functional checksHere you will go over inspecting HGV air brake systems before leaving, including pressure build-up, leak tests, warning devices, reservoirs, slack adjusters, and ABS and EBS checks on tractor and trailer.
Pre-trip air pressure and leak checksReservoir draining and moisture controlTesting low pressure warning devicesChecking slack adjusters and pushrod travelABS and EBS warning light verificationTrailer brake performance and balance