Trailer Towing Level One
Course by: Fleet Safety International
Description
Build the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to tow a trailer safely and effectively in real-world work environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Safe Trailer Towing Fundamentals: Learn essential techniques for hitching, braking, loading, securing, backing, and manoeuvring a trailer.
- Hands-On Training with Expert Instructors: Take part in four hours of practical, real-world training with a 2:1 learner-to-instructor ratio.
- Greater Confidence and Control: Develop the skills to make safe turns, reverse accurately, manage trailer movement, and secure loads properly.
- Certificate of Completion: Receive a certificate demonstrating your completion of trailer towing safety and operation training.
Location
This practical training takes place in Calgary, Alberta.
Vehicle and Trailer Requirements
Learners must supply their own vehicle and trailer for the practical training component—typically, their company vehicle and work trailer. Training in the vehicle and trailer used for work makes the experience practical and directly applicable to daily driving and towing responsibilities.As training takes place on a gravel track, an SUV or truck is recommended.
Course Outline
- Basic trailer towing principles
- Pre-trip safety checks
- Hitching and unhitching procedures
- Trailer brakes and braking techniques
- Loading and securing cargo
- Driving tips and recommendations
- Turning and manoeuvring
- Basic backing principles
- Backing procedures and practice
- Safe use of a guide/spotter
Course Details
Language:
English
Certification:
No
Digital Badge:
No