Robert Hill, Northern Regional College lecturer explained:
“McBurney Transport kindly provided a Volvo Tractor unit and a refrigerated trailer which helped students understand how important road haulage is to our economy as well as provide an insight into career opportunities in this area of industry. A demonstration of a drivers duties regarding safety checks to be made on the vehicle was given, as was a demonstration of the coupling /uncoupling procedure. Students were given a tour both around and inside the vehicle which allowed them to imagine “life on the road” and most importantly gain an awareness of what a driver can see, or in most cases what they can’t see from the driver’s seat, which hopefully they will remember when they take to the roads as car drivers and are encountering large trucks on a daily basis.
It is vital to link with local industry to ensure students get the practical on-hand experience required within these vocational courses. We would like to thank McBurney transport for the opportunity of this industrial visit. ”
