National Code: FWPCOT3328 – Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
Course Currency Status: Current
Duration: 1 day plus pre-reading & pre-course questionnaire
Mode of Delivery: Blended learning (Pre-learning & face to face)
Outcomes for Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation course include:
- following applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and codes of practice relevant to operating a 4×4 vehicle towing a trailer or moving an object
- couple and uncouple a trailer
- safely couple and uncouple vehicles, equipment and objects using recovery equipment
- operating a 4×4 in a towing situation
- following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a 4×4 in a towing situation
- using and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment
- assessing the safety of towing a trailer or object and consider risk management strategies for
- appropriate vehicle and trailer clearance
- appropriate approach and departure angles
- correct load management
- controlled braking methods using electric brakes, no brakes, override brakes
- adequate movement of the tow system
- making adjustment for extra length and width of trailers
- making appropriate adjustment in braking distance to compensate for the combined
- extra weight of vehicle and trailer
- driving vehicle to minimise trailer sway
- engaging a lower gear when travelling downhill with a trailer
- ensuring mirrors on both sides of towing vehicle are properly adjusted to give a clear
- view of vehicles approaching from the rear
Full course information can be found here .
For all bookings http://www.tow-ed.edu.au