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This heavy vehicle recovery and towing course provides training to safely recover and tow disabled heavy vehicles. This includes assessing the recovery site, preparing the recovery vehicle and the vehicle being recovered,  recovery strap equipment, and completing the recovery operation. The course also covers relevant legislation, safety procedures, and the use of specialized equipment, including soft slings and shackles. 

Key aspects covered in this course:
  • Legislation and Regulations:
    Participants will learn about relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards related to heavy vehicle recovery and towing.
  • Preparation and Planning:
    This includes identifying the work requirements, assessing the recovery site, and planning the recovery strategy. 

  • Equipment and Vehicle Preparation:
    Participants learn how to prepare the recovery vehicle and the disabled vehicle for the recovery operation. This includes understanding the capabilities and limitations of different types of recovery equipment. 

  • Winching and Towing Operations:
    The course covers the safe and efficient use of winches and towing equipment, including proper rigging techniques and load management. 

  • Safety Procedures:
    Emphasis is placed on safety throughout the entire recovery process, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), risk assessment, exclusion zones, dampeners and emergency procedures. 

  • Communication and Teamwork:
    Effective communication is crucial during a recovery operation, and the course will cover how to communicate effectively with team members and other personnel involved in the operation. 


    Finalising the Recovery:
    This includes unhooking the disabled vehicle, finalising paperwork, and ensuring the worksite is left in a safe condition. 



Units Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

P00688 - Heavy vehicle recovery and towing

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.

Course Durations

Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.

Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 4 Hours

No specific entry requirements for this course

This certificate does not require renewal

Theory and practical

An observation checklist and pictures and videos are collected for assessment evidence

Recognise WHS & CoR responsibilities

Identify and control known hazards

Select, inspect & install recovery equipment

Prepare for recovery & towing

Access vehicle and hookup

Conduct recovery & towing, unhook

Complete reports

This course does not lead to a nationally recognised certificate