Vacuum Tanker & Jetvac Training

Course Description

This is a practical training course specifically designed for experienced & new Sewerage Tanker Drivers & Sewer Jetting Operatives. Developed with Whale Tankers it is aimed at crews who are required to safely operate vacuum tankers with or without water jetting equipment.

Who Will Benefit

Sewerage tanker drivers & crew who wish to demonstrate their practical skills & knowledge in the safe loading, discharge & operation of vacuum tankers.
Tanker drivers & crew will also be able to show effective awareness of their duties on site & on the highway.
The course follows Approved Codes of Practice & Manufacturers Guidelines. Each course will pay regard to individual Water Companies specific Safe System of Work to achieve best practice.

Training Coverage

Risk assessments
Driver responsibilities & duties
Daily checks to be carried out
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazards to avoid during loading & discharging
Safe tipping of the tank procedures
Procedure for opening & securing door clamps
Procedure for loading under vacuum
Procedure for gravity & pressure tanker discharge
Hazards of driving with part loads
Action to be taken in the event of a spillage
Inspection of valves/Bauer couplings
Check tank suitability before loading, recognising chemicals that can damage the tank & hoses
Inspection of HP jetting hoses
Use of correct drain & sewer jets
Parking & securing the tanker
Making good use of defect sheets
Good house keeping

Qualification

Certificates of Training Achievement & ID Cards from Energy & Utility Skills will be awarded to those trainees who successfully pass the theoretical & practical sessions, with also mandatory registration onto the EU Skills Registration database

Duration

1 Day Course – 8.30am – 4.30pm with a 30 minute break for lunch

Assessment

Written & practical assessments

Location

At customers site

Numbers

Maximum of 8 trainees

Requirements

Delegates must provide their own PPE including safety footwear, waterproof clothing, hardhat & working gloves
Customer to provide their own tanker which must be in a good & safe working order
Classroom/crew room will be required