Heavy Vehicle Load Security - safe load restraint techniques for truck drivers and loaders. $ excl GST
Heavy Vehicle Load Security - safe load restraint techniques for truck drivers and loaders. $ excl GST
If you've ever lost goods off a heavy trailer, had freight damaged in transit or while tying it down, this course is for you.
New drivers:
Everything you need to know about load restraint as you start your career as a truck driver
Experienced drivers:
Gain new skills to improve your loading and understanding of transporting safe loads on the road.
Who is this course for?
Truck drivers
Loaders and forklift drivers
Supervisors
What will you learn from this course?
This course is based on the Truck Loading Code and industry best practices. After taking this course, you will know how to:
Choose the right vehicle and load-securing devices to safely secure your load
Use chains, ratchet straps (strops) and tarps to restrain and cover a load
Specifics about curtainsiders, hardside trucks, reefers and container transporters
How to rebalance your load after a partial delivery
Permits, hazard panels and freight symbols
How to adjust your driving style when loaded.
FAQs
Is this course a unit standard course? This course can be used as pre-study for US1753 Load and unload a goods vehicle if you do additional training with TR Driver Training. Additional costs apply.
Where is the course held? The theory is completed online. If you want the optional unit standard then you will need to visit one of TR Driver Training's 12 branches nationwide.
How long is the course valid for? We recommend you repeat this course every 3 years to keep your skills up-to-date
Who produced the course? The course has been produced by TR Driver Training and DT Driver Training in collaboration with TR Group and various transport operators.