One Day Safe Towing Course

Category:
Towing /
$440.00

$440.00

Description

Our courses are fully booked for the foreseeable future. Please contact us to organise a place on the waitlist.

Our training complex at Gympie is a purpose-built facility which provides the safest possible practice circuits. Our course helps participants to gain an insight into their vehicle and its peculiarities, their own capabilities and how to improve them, and how to predict problems and avoid them. Your caravan/towing driving techniques and knowledge are enhanced as is your appreciation of the road and traffic environment.

Couples can enrol in this course together for the discounted price of $540 for two participants, one caravan.

  • Course arrival time: 8:15am
  • Course start time: 8:30am
  • Course finish time: 5:00pm
  • Bookings essential
  • Courses must be paid for in full before attending
  • Book and pay online or contact us for lay-by arrangements & EFTPOS.
  • Courses must be paid for in full before attending

Please note: The One Day Safe Towing course is not RTO-accredited. Please attend the Two Day Safe Towing Course if you are seeking an RTO-accredited Safe Towing Course.

Curriculum

Day One

1 – Introduction (classroom)
2 – Foundation techniques (theory)
3 – Vision enhancement and steering (practical)
4 – Vehicle dynamics (practical)
5 – Kinetic energy demonstration
6 – Emergency braking (straight-line) – dry & wet (theory and practical)
7 – Hook up and safety chains (practical)
8 – Trailer plug and lights inspection (practical)
9 – Load distribution (practical)
10 – Braking system check, correct brake adjustment and application (practical)
11 – Emergency braking – taking evasive action (practical)
12 – Reversing refresher and development – mirror use reversing aids, guiding (practical)
13 – On-road low-risk defensive driving (theory)
14 – Smooth driving principles, energy management (theory)

FAQs

How do I pay for my course?

Courses must be paid for in full before attending. However, we offer a variety of payment options as follows:

– Online checkout
– Cash or EFTPOS payment during office hours
– Over the phone using a Visa Debit or Credit Card
– Via EFT (details are included within your course invoice and funds must be received prior to course commencement)

For tailored lay-by payment systems, please contact us.

What is your cancellation policy?

From the time you make your booking your place in the course is held for you, so we ask that you plan ahead and commit to your attendance on the scheduled date/s of the course you have booked. To secure your spot on the course, your full course fee needs to be paid one month before the course date, or at the time of booking for bookings made within one month of the course date.

Cancellation Policy

Should you need to cancel or postpone your course, the following course cancellation policy applies: 

  • Cancellation more than one month before the course: 100% refund or transfer to another course date.
  • Cancellation less than one month before the course: we will issue a refund ONLY if we fill the spot with another booking. You may transfer your registration to another person (who holds a driver’s licence appropriate to the course, or higher – conditions apply *) without penalty, but Roadcraft must be notified by phoning 54828833 or email enquiries@roadcraft.org.au.

Specifically *

  • An open licence driver can attend an Adult, Provisional of Learner driver course
  • A P-Plater can attend a Provisional or Learner driver course
  • A Learner can only attend a Learner driver course

Cancellation by Roadcraft:

In the unlikely event that we need to cancel the course due to unforeseen circumstances, or if there are insufficient participants, you will either:

  • Be offered a place on a later course, or
  • receive a full refund of any fees paid

Can I purchase a Gift Certificate for someone else to do a course?

Yes, you can! Call us on (07) 5482 8833 to learn more and purchase.

Do I need my own vehicle for the course?

Yes, you need to bring your own vehicle and caravan/trailer for this course so that you can learn how your own towing combination reacts in a range of scenarios.

Will lunch/refreshments be provided?

Chilled drinking water, tea and coffee are readily available. Our on-site kitchen with microwave and refrigerator is available should you wish to bring food or drink with you on the day. Whilst you’re welcome to purchase lunch from a nearby service station, please note that the lunch break is very short.

What do I need to bring on the day of the course?

– Your own vehicle and trailer/caravan combination
– Driver’s licence
– Hat
– Sunscreen
– Lunch and snacks
– Water bottle
– Sensible shoes

Does this course provide official accreditation of any kind?

No, the One Day Course is not RTO-accredited. Please attend the Two Day Safe Towing Course if you are seeking an RTO-accredited Safe Towing Course (Drive and Manoeuvre Trailers AURTGA001).

What is the difference between the One Day and Two Day Safe Towing Course?

The One Day course is a great refresher for those that might just need to update some techniques. The Two Day course is an RTO-accredited course that gives much more practical time and is great for beginners or those with limited towing experience.

Is there enough time in the One Day course to become competent at reversing my caravan?

No, unfortunately there is not enough time on the One Day course to become competent with this manoeuvre. The Two Day course allows much more practical time for reversing and is recommended for a beginner.

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