Trailer Towing Course

1-Day Course

9:00am – 4:00pm

Do you regularly tow a trailer, caravan or other vehicle?

Ensure that your tow vehicle and trailer or other vehicle are correctly set-up, level and balanced before heading off, and that you are proficient in the following:

• Safety and towing regulations
• Pre and post trip inspections
• Trailer weight and dimensions
• Types of hitches
• Loads and loading
• Driving, handling and braking techniques
• Turning, reversing and parking using guides and mirrors
• Reversing is easier than you think, provided you do it slowly and take your time

Application of the course:

This course covers the competence required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer and includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, safe driving, manoeuvring and parking trailer, disconnecting the trailer from the tow vehicle and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

The work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing their own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.