Yardshunter Instructor Training
The Yardshunter Instructor training course provides candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver yardshunter training courses in a safe, effective and efficient manner. The course is suitable for delivery on tractor units or tug masters with a trailer. Courses are available at the RTITB Instructor Academy in Telford (UK), on your site, or as remote Instructor training for the theory element of the course.
By the end of the Yardshunter Instructor course candidates will:
- Be able to plan and deliver safe yard shunter training
- Be able to recall and discuss the role and responsibilities of an instructor
All candidates must successfully complete an independent examination to qualify as an RTITB Instructor – an internationally recognised qualification.
Please note: this course does not teach candidates to shunt vehicles.
The Yardshunter Instructor course is suitable for candidates who:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Have a minimum of B entitlement on their driving licence
- Significant experience of shunting
- Have prior training in instructing (if they do not the course duration may need to be extended to cover instructional techniques)
To book a course at the RTITB Instructor Academy or remote Instructor course, search for dates below, or call +44(0) 1952 520214
Learn more about our remote theory course options.
Please note that candidates will only be eligible to instruct shunting on vehicles that they have prior experience operating.
Book a course at the Academy
Yardshunter Instructor Initial (with experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter operator training who have prior instructing experience.
1-2 people (2 days) - £1810
3-4 people (3 days) - £2910
Yardshunter Instructor Re-registration
A course for a currently qualified RTITB Yardshunter Instructors who wish to renew their registration.
1-2 people (1 day) - £1090
3-4 people (2 days) - £2190
Yardshunter Instructor Initial (no experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have no prior instructing experience.
1-2 people (3 days) - £2530
3-4 people (4 days) - £3620
Book a course on your site
Yardshunter Instructor Initial (with experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter training who have prior instructing experience.
To deliver training on your site, you must meet all course resource requirements.Price per course, not per candidate (exclusive of VAT):
2 days (1-2 people) - £1520
3 days (3-4 people) £2470
The price does not include travel, accommodation and subsistence and will be charged at an additional fee.Yardshunter Instructor Re-registration
A course for a currently qualified RTITB Yardshunter Instructors who wish to renew their registration.
To deliver training on your site, you must meet all course resource requirements.Price per course, not per candidate (exclusive of VAT):
1 day (1-2 people) - £940
2 days (3-4 people) £1900
The price does not include travel, accommodation and subsistence and will be charged at an additional fee.Yardshunter Instructor Initial (no experience)
A course for candidates who wish to deliver Yardshunter operator training who have no prior instructing experience.
To deliver training on your site, you must meet all course resource requirements.Price per course, not per candidate (exclusive of VAT):
3 days (1-2 people) - £2090
4 days (3-4 people) £3040
The price does not include travel, accommodation and subsistence and will be charged at an additional fee.Academy News
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