VR15 - Transporters and Low Loaders (heavy vehicle recovery)

VR15 covers using heavy transporters and low loader trailers to carry our routine removal procedures for LGV vehicles in excess of 3500kg. The module also covers the safety requirements associated with the use of heavy transporters and low loader trailers.

Learning Outcomes
• Health and safety requirements applicable to the use of heavy transporter and low loader recovery units
• Performance features of heavy transporters and low loader trailers
• Equipment and vehicle checks associated with heavy transporters and low loaders
• Calculating winch power required using resistance calculations
• Loading and unloading procedures of fixed bed heavy transporters, low loader trailers, heavy slidebed transporters and sliding axle low loader trailers

Practical Outcome
• The participant will be able to demonstrate how to deploy a heavy transporter/low loader equipment, how to load the casualty safely and secure it, the ‘preparation to tow’ requirements, the correct unloading procedures