Overview
This course is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of your organisation. It combines essential theory with hands-on practical training, ensuring participants gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in safe trailer towing and manoeuvring. The course begins with a concise classroom presentation, covering critical safety aspects and legal requirements. This is followed by a practical, on-road session where participants will learn to handle trailers in real-world conditions. The course covers a variety of trailer types, including Storm Trailers, Tandem Trailers, Lighting Trailers, Boat Rescue Trailers, and Community Education Trailers, depending on your organisation’s requirements. All participants will be assessed by a qualified instructor and awarded a certificate of attendance upon successful completion.
Course Topics:
Legal and Roadworthy Requirements
Understanding legal obligations and compliance standards for towing, including ensuring all towing vehicles meet Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) requirements through regular inspections and maintenance.
Dynamic Risk Assessment
Conducting thorough risk assessments based on the driving environment, road conditions, and vehicle setup to ensure safe towing practices.
Load Distribution and Restraint
Understanding the importance of proper load distribution for stability and safety, and mastering the correct methods for securing loads to prevent movement.
Principles of Load Size and Limitations
Learning the size and weight limitations of different trailers and how to safely load them within legal and safety guidelines.
Hitching and Unhitching
Safe and correct procedures for attaching and detaching trailers, including inspection of hitching systems.
Reversing Spotters and Hand Signals
Utilising spotters to assist in reversing and using hand signals effectively to communicate during trailer manoeuvring.