Drive and Manoeuvre Trailers

1. Drive trailers on roads with curves.
2. Manoeuvre trailers on roads with curves.
3. Couple trailers to vehicles.
4. Access, interpret, and apply technical information for trailers.
5. Identify safety systems for trailers.
6. Perform safe shutdown procedures and parking methods.

1. Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements related to driving and manoeuvring trailers, including procedures for manually manoeuvring trailers.
2. Key features of relevant state and territory regulations pertaining to trailers, including those for couplings, safe towing weights, towing speeds, and braking.
3. Application, purpose, and operation of trailers, including pivot and non-pivot types, and definitions of aggregate trailer mass and gross trailer mass.
4. Trailer coupling systems, such as tow ball, lunette ring, and weight distributing hitch.
5. Inspection procedures for trailers, covering coupling systems, electrical systems, braking systems, wheel assembly and bearings, and suspension systems.
6. Loading procedures for trailers, including center of mass location, tongue weight, methods to determine maximum towing capacity of vehicles, and methods to determine towbar load capacity.
7. Driving and manoeuvring techniques, including the effects of trailers on overall turning circles, acceleration, steering, and braking; methods to avoid and control vehicle and trailer sway; and techniques for trailer reversing.

AWCC was founded by individuals who have worked in your industry, understanding the field’s needs for safety and compliance. We focus on best industry practices, moving away from impractical trailer usage. AWCC is committed to quality training, exemplified by our investment in a purpose-built trailer replicating activities in the energy, mining, and construction industries—this isn’t a simulator but a real driver training experience in a controlled environment.
How do we know what happens in the field? Because we’ve been there! This experience sets AWCC apart:

1. Instruction by real industry professionals (oil and gas field workers, construction managers, renewable energy supervisors).
2. Excellent training location in East Brisbane, near accommodations, transportation, The Gabba Cricket Ground, and amenities.
3. Competitive pricing.
4. Overall exceptional training experience!

This program is delivered through:

• Face-to-face facilitation in a classroom environment.
• Extended practical experience with AWCC’s purpose-built trailer.