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Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanics
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Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanics

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  1. Engineering & Construction
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  3. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanics

Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanics

Learn how to drive or repair a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) in this free online motoring course that compares HGVs to cars.
If you have a passion for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and their mechanics or aspire to venture into HGV driving as a career, this is a perfect course for you. We provide a comprehensive overview of HGVs and th... If you have a passion for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) and their mechanics or aspire to venture into HGV driving as a career, this is a perfect course for you. We provide a comprehensive overview of HGVs and the characteristics that set them apart from other automobiles. We lay out the various skills and legal qualifications you need to possess to drive or repair heavy goods vehicles and describe the safe driving measures that you need to know.
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What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Summarise the role and responsibili...
  • Identify the key characteristics an...
  • Discuss various load restraining te...
  • Define the ‘speed limiter’ and disc...
  • Summarise the role and responsibilities of a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) mechanic
  • Identify the key characteristics and features of heavy goods vehicles
  • Discuss various load restraining techniques used to ensure safe transportation of goods using HGVs
  • Define the ‘speed limiter’ and discuss its workings and concerns
  • Outline the guidelines on speed limits
  • Describe the UK’s regulations and methods for drivers' hours and record-keeping in HGV operations
  • Outline the essential qualities and abilities required to be an HGV driver
  • Describe best practices and safety tips for driving heavy goods vehicles
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Fundamentals of HGV Mechanics

With this module, gain a detailed understanding of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and HGV mechanics. Be able to comprehend vehicle types and characteristics, the Role and requirements... Read More With this module, gain a detailed understanding of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and HGV mechanics. Be able to comprehend vehicle types and characteristics, the Role and requirements of an HGV mechanic, understand load restraint techniques, and the utility of speed limiters. Read Less
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Driver Compliance and Safety Tip

In this module, you will learn about regulations and guidelines on driver hours and understand how to document hours and records. You also learn about the qualifications, qualities... Read More In this module, you will learn about regulations and guidelines on driver hours and understand how to document hours and records. You also learn about the qualifications, qualities, and abilities needed to be an HGV driver. The lessons then focus on essential safety tips for all motorists, especially those operating heavy goods vehicles. Read Less
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Padington M. Alison Graduate
loved this course this course
Hectic but so wonderful to learn
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Nadine Feleci Police Pull Down G. Alison Graduate
loved this course this course
Every time a driver operates a vehicle that is within the jurisdiction of the EU drivers' hours laws, they are required to use a tachograph to record their activities on record sheets or their driver card.
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GODWIN AKINDEDE O. Alison Graduate
loved this course this course
The course is informative and interesting but it was all about HGV drivers and not HGV mechanics which is totally different.
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Vallentine C. Alison Graduate
loved this course this course
This is informative and got me an insight on HGV driving
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Hyun woo K. Alison Graduate
loved this course this course
goooooooddddd !!!!!
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