Winch Operations for Boat, Trailer & Winch-Equipped 4×4 – One Day
Course details
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Title: Winch Op Boat/Slipway
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Product Code: TFT_Boat_Slip
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Type: Training Course – TFT Certificate of Competence
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Duration: 1 day
Introduction
This course enables the trainee/operator to understand the principles of winching operations for the launch/retrieval of a boat via a slip-way. To realise the possible hazards and health & safety & risk management and assess a suitable method of winching the trailer and boat down/up a slip-way, alleviating the problem of a 4×4 having to operate off the slope of the slip-way.
Who is it for?
Any person launching/retrieving a boat via a slip-way.
What will you get from it?
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Identify health & safety requirements and be able to carry out a risk assessment before using a vehicle-mounted winch and associated equipment for launch/retrieval of boat and trailer.
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Recognise and understand safe working practices for winching.
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Prepare for and carry out a winching operation safely, including correct use of associated equipment and snatch blocks.