At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:

• Describe how Highway Permissible Vehicle is designed to function under normal operating conditions
• Describe what equipment documentation and checks required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations
• Describe what preparatory checks need to be completed on the machine including:
  • Pre-start checks/maintenance are complete/documented
  • Machine Controller's checklist is completed
  • Brakes are operational and fit for purpose
  • Emergency protection equipment is available
• Briefly describe the main functions of all relevant controls available to the Highway Permissible Vehicle Driver/Operator, especially those which may also be used by the Machine Controller in an emergency
• Avoid the Highway Permissible Vehicle being placed in an un-braked condition
• Demonstrate their ability to read a work plan and communicate its content effectively
• Control the movement of the Highway Permissible Vehicle taking into account:
  • Status of the infrastructure - Condition of the track, Position and type of points,
    Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work, How to establish the extent of the movement
  • Where the movements are - Towing, Propelling
  • What information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement
• Whilst authorising a movement of the Highway Permissible Vehicle the delegate should be able to explain how they would take account of:
  • Worksites and people working in the immediate area
  • Other machines working adjacent to the machine being operated
  • Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work
  • Level crossings
  • Other lines open to traffic
  • Passengers on platforms