VR20 - Rotating Recovery Equipment (Heavy Vehicle Recovery)

The VR20 module is a highly specialised course in the use of rotating equipment for commercial recovery. It is only recommended for Recovery Operatives who are fully trained, highly skilled and experienced in heavy vehicle recovery. Given the dangers involved, Operatives must have extensive knowledge and experience to safely deploy and use rotating recovery equipment. Inexperienced Operatives are discouraged from taking this module.

The module covers all aspects of a recovery using rotating recovery equipment and the Operative's knowledge and ability to use the equipment are tested throughout the module. Their practical skills and theory knowledge are also continually assessed as certification for this module cannot be gained by assessment only.

It is a pre-requirement for all trainees taking this module to have a broad understanding of heavy recovery and all the laws governing the use of the equipment and the vehicles they relate to.

Theory:

• Health & Safety at work regulations as applicable to rotating recovery equipment
• Risk assessment for the working area, Pre-use checks and safety techniques when operating the equipment
• LOLER regulations applicable to this equipment
• PUWER regulations applicable to this equipment 
• Manual handling regulations for Rotating Equipment
• Working at Height regulations
• Identifying all of the equipment used and the location, function and competent use of all controls
• Relevance of conforming to manufacturer's guidelines
• Equipment Inspection techniques and understanding of its limitation and safe working parameters
• Care and maintenance of all equipment

Practical Skill Instruction and Assessment:

• Practical Risk assessment for a typical working area
• Demonstrate the correct and competent use of all Rotator controls and equipment
• Identify the equipment required and implement the rigging and safety techniques required to right an overturned vehicle
• Winching, lifting and lowering calculations

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