Lesson 1Outside walk-around check: step-by-step checks (body harm, lights, windscreen, mirrors, doors, cargo tying) and how to do sight/hand checksExplains how to do a careful outside walk-around, spotting harm, faults, and loose cargo. Covers sight and hand ways, order of checks, and recording standards for steady, safe checks.
Safe walk-around path and placingBody panels, frame and seen harmWindscreen, wipers and glass stateLighting, lenses and reflectors checkMirrors, doors and latches workCargo tying and cover checksLesson 2Cab and inside check: seat belts, gauges, warning lights, HVAC, mirrors, horn, driver controls and how to test themExplains how to check the cab for safety key items and driver controls. Includes seat belts, seats, mirrors, gauges, warning lights, HVAC, horn, wipers, and switches, plus work tests to confirm right work and sight.
Seat, seat belt and buckle stateMirror setting and inside sightGauges, telltales and warning lightsHVAC, defrost and demist workHorn, wipers and washer workSwitches, pedals and control labelsLesson 3Engine area check: fluid levels (oil, coolant, power steering, brake fluid), belts, hoses, battery state and how to spot leaks and wearGuides checkers through safe engine area checks with engine off and, when needed, running. Focuses on fluids, belts, hoses, battery, seen leaks, mounting strength, and spotting early wear or heat risk signs.
Engine-off safety and lockout basicsEngine oil, coolant and brake fluid levelsPower steering and washer fluid checksBelts, pulleys and tension checkHoses, clamps and leak source tracingBattery mounting, terminals and cablesLesson 4Brake work checks: parking brake, service brake work, low-speed roll tests, warning signs and air system checks (if needed)Details how to confirm parking and service brake work using controlled tests. Includes low-speed roll checks, pedal feel, stopping space, warning signs, and air brake system checks where fitted, with clear pass or fail rules.
Parking brake hold and release testService brake pedal feel and travelLow-speed straight-line stopping testABS and brake warning light workAir system pressure build and leak testRecording and grouping brake faultsLesson 5Recorded work tests before leaving: lights, turn signals, brake lights, backup alarm/camera, short controlled drive checks and allowed test ways in yardDescribes planned pre-leaving work tests done in a controlled area. Covers lights, turn signals, brake lights, backup alarms or cameras, steering feel, and short drive checks, including safe test ways and recording.
Headlights, markers and brake lights testTurn signals and hazard flashers checkReverse alarm and camera confirmationShort controlled drive and steering feelRecording results on check formsLesson 6Tyre, wheel and under-vehicle checks: tyre pressure/tread checks, lug nut signs, seen leaks and safe under-vehicle check waysGives ways for checking tyres, wheels, and underbody parts without unsafe show. Includes tread and pressure checks, sidewall harm, lug nuts, seen leaks, suspension, and safe use of creepers or mirrors under vehicles.
Tyre size, load rating and matchingTread depth, wear patterns and harmTyre pressure and valve stem checksWheel rims, cracks and bendLug nuts, signs and torque marksSafe under-vehicle sight waysLesson 7Safety and emergency gear confirmation: place and state of fire extinguisher, reflective triangles, PPE, first-aid kit and recording of expiry/checksCovers spotting, place, and state checks for fire extinguishers, warning triangles, PPE, and first-aid kits. Stresses expiry dates, check tags, mounting strength, reach, and recording of missing or non-rule items.
Fire extinguisher type, mount and chargeReflective triangles count and statePPE reach, sizing and strengthFirst-aid kit contents and expiry datesEmergency gear reach checkLesson 8Approach and first safety talk: safe approach path, setting talk with driver, PPE listOutlines how to approach a parked vehicle safely, set talk with the driver, and do a first safety talk. Stresses PPE, traffic awareness, chocking, and setting hopes for the check process and time.
Checking traffic and site dangersSafe approach path and vehicle placingFirst contact and driver guidesPPE choice and rule checkWheel chocks and securing the vehicle
