About This Course
Our Trailer Inspection – Principles & Methods course is a practical three-day course designed for personnel involved in the inspection, maintenance and roadworthiness of trailers.
Combining technical knowledge with practical inspection activity, the course develops a structured and systematic approach to trailer inspection and helps delegates understand how inspection standards should be applied in a working environment.
Delegates will develop their knowledge of relevant inspection standards and procedures, systematic trailer inspection techniques, defect identification and assessment, together with the importance of accurate reporting and documentation.
The course is particularly relevant to technicians carrying out safety inspections of trailers and provides the knowledge and practical understanding required to support consistent, effective inspections and robust roadworthiness management.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for:
- Trailer technicians and vehicle inspectors
- Workshop personnel responsible for trailer inspections
- Technicians developing their commercial vehicle inspection skills
- Fleet and workshop teams looking to improve inspection consistency and roadworthiness standards
Delivered by Industry Experts
Our commercial vehicle training is delivered by experienced industry professionals with extensive backgrounds in vehicle inspection, roadworthiness, compliance and commercial vehicle operations.
Training is practical, relevant and grounded in real-world workshop experience, helping delegates understand not only how to carry out effective vehicle inspections, but why consistent inspection standards are so important.
Price on Application + VAT per candidate
This Course:
- Location : Onsite
- Duration : 3 days
- Language : English
Meet your Course Tutors
Shaun
How To Book
Booking with Pro-Tech is simple. Just give us a call on 01283 734427 or fill out the enquiry form here. We’ll talk you through your options, find a date that works, and get you all set. No hassle, just expert training—done right.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for personnel involved in the inspection, maintenance and roadworthiness of trailers.
It is particularly suitable for technicians who are developing their trailer inspection skills, as well as experienced workshop personnel who would benefit from a structured and consistent approach to vehicle inspection.
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Trailer Technicians & Vehicle Inspectors
For personnel carrying out or preparing to undertake trailer safety inspections. -
Workshop & Maintenance Personnel
Suitable for workshop teams involved in maintaining vehicle roadworthiness and identifying safety-related defects. -
Technicians Developing Inspection Skills
Ideal for technicians who need to develop a systematic approach to trailer inspection, defect identification and reporting.
Course Content Overview
This three-day trailer inspection training course combines technical knowledge with practical inspection activity, helping delegates develop a structured and consistent approach to inspecting trailers.
Training covers the principles and methods required to carry out effective inspections, identify roadworthiness defects and accurately record inspection findings.
What You’ll Learn:
- Trailer inspection standards and procedures
- Systematic vehicle inspection techniques
- Identification of safety and roadworthiness defects
- Defect assessment and reporting
- Inspection documentation and record keeping
- Applying consistent inspection standards
- Practical trailer inspection activities
- Supporting effective vehicle maintenance systems
Industry Guidance
This course supports the principles set out in the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, which provides guidance for operators and maintenance providers on effective vehicle maintenance systems, safety inspections and maintaining the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles.
Continue Your Development
Trailer inspection training can help technicians develop the knowledge, practical skills and consistent inspection techniques required within a commercial vehicle workshop.
Progress to IRTEC Heavy Vehicle Trailer Inspection Technician Accreditation
For experienced technicians who are ready to demonstrate their competence through independent assessment, Pro-Tech also offers IRTEC Trailer Inspection Technician Accreditation. IRTEC accreditation assesses a technician's knowledge and practical inspection competence and provides nationally recognised recognition of their skills as an Inspection Technician.