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Light Vehicle Load Security
Safe load restraint techniques for car, ute and van drivers
$49 +GST per person ($56.35)
Light Vehicle Load Security
Safe load restraint techniques for car, ute and van drivers
New drivers: Everything you need to know about load restraint for cars, utes, vans, light trucks and trailers
Experienced drivers: Gain new skills to improve your loading and understanding of transporting safe loads on the road
What does the course contain?
This course is based on the industry best-practice and the Road Code. After taking this course, you will know how to:
- Choose the right vehicle and load securing devices to safely secure your load
- Use chains, ratchet straps (strops) and tarps to restrain and cover a load
- Securely load a ute, van, car and light truck
- Choose between, and load safely, a flat deck trailer, cage trailer or box trailer
- Understand roof racks
- Hitch a light trailer
- How to rebalance your load after a partial delivery
- How to adjust your driving style when loaded.
You can print a certificate of achievement when you have completed the modules.
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Who is this course for?
- Car drivers - those carrying items in the boot or cabin
- Van drivers, including delivery drivers and tradespeople (plumbers, electricians, etc)
- Ute drivers, including tradespeople and farmers
- Light box truck drivers
- Drivers using roof racks
- Drivers towing light trailers, including flat deck, cage, box and specialist trailers
- People who supervise drivers loading products, e.g. in hardware stores
- Fleet managers responsible for driver health and safety
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What do you get with the course?
Full access to all training materials for 6 months
Study in your own time at your own pace, take the modules as many times as you need to and really get to know the information. You can access it on any computer, smartphone or tablet wherever there's an internet connection available.
Management
You can assign managers to manage different groups of drivers, e.g. in different branches, regions or business units. They can download detailed reports, track and manage drivers, and download certificates on completion.
Set up and email/phone support are free whether you are purchasing one course licence or a hundred course licences.
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FAQs
Is this course a unit standard course? No. Unit standard courses have to be done with a trainer. This course covers the materials in the unit standard, though.
Where is the course held? The whole course is done online
How long is the course valid for? We recommend you repeat this course every 3 years to keep your skills up-to-date
Who produced the course? The course has been produced by TR Driver Training and DT Driver Training.
Do I have to do all the modules? Some modules are optional. A manager can hide modules that are not relevant.
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What are the advantages of this light vehicle load security online course?
- Easy, convenient scheduling - do the course in your own time on any device. The online training is divided into short modules that take just a few minutes each. They are convenient and easy to access
- Full access to the course materials for 6 months - this gives you plenty of time to work through the course at your own pace, plus opportunities to refresh your knowledge after you've passed
- Detailed video demonstrations - watch, listen and learn, then answer questions about what you've seen and heard. You can watch the videos as many times as you need in order to really understand the material
- Language and literacy support - if English isn't your first language, or you prefer to listen to the questions, you'll find plenty of support
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Requirements
- You will need one course licence per person taking the course - you can't use one licence for multiple drivers
- You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access to take the theory training
$49 +GST per person ($56.35)
Course provided by
DT Driver Training
DT Driver Training is New Zealand's largest provider of driver training, reaching tens of thousands of people a month.
Training modules
Introduction to load security
Understanding the background and regulations relating to securing your load-
This introductory module explains how proper load security combines both restraint and containment methods to prevent load movement and protect people, property and the environment when transporting goods in light vehicles like vans, utes and trailers.5 minutes
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The chain of responsibility concept in load transport, emphasising how every person involved in the logistics process, from consigner to receiver, shares legal accountability for load security and safe transportation practices.3 minutes
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The physics of load movement, explaining how forces act on cargo during transport and why friction plays a crucial role in preventing load shifts during normal driving conditions.6 minutes
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This module explores different restraint methods and materials, comparing direct restraints like blocking and locking with indirect restraints that rely on friction, whilst explaining how dunnage helps prevent load movement and protect cargo during transport.5 minutes
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The specific legal requirements and calculations for load restraint in different directions; how the weight of the load determines the minimum restraint forces needed to ensure safe and compliant transport.4 minutes
Managing and securing your load
Types of restraint, the options you can choose to keep your load secure, and how to deal with common loads-
This module covers the critical vehicle specifications for load transport, detailing the legal dimensions, weight limits and visibility requirements for light vehicles and trailers whilst emphasising the importance of selecting appropriate vehicles for specific loads.6 minutes
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Essential load restraint equipment and techniques, explaining the specifications and proper use of various restraint types like webbing straps and chains, while emphasising correct tensioning methods and anchor point usage for safe load security.4 minutes
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Understanding load anchorage point ratings on vehicles, detailing how different tie-down points have varying weight capacities and how exceeding these ratings can compromise load security.2 minutes
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Essential safety practices for load collection and delivery, covering preparation, hazard awareness at loading sites, load checking procedures and the importance of adapting driving behaviour when carrying cargo.6 minutes
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The principles of correct load placement and weight distribution, demonstrating how to balance cargo on vehicles and trailers to maintain safe handling characteristics while staying within legal and manufacturer weight limits.4 minutes
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The universal symbols marked on cargo2 minutes
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Specialised load security requirements for different cargo types, from powdered materials and garden waste to machinery and timber, explaining the specific restraint methods needed for each category to ensure safe transport.4 minutes
Load securing devices and methods
Options for securing your load, depending on its characteristics-
Comprehensive instruction on the proper use of webbing straps for load security, covering strap types, ratings, inspection requirements, correct tensioning techniques and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal performance and longevity.10 minutes
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Indirect vs direct restraint, cross lashing, avoiding damage, how to use chain tensioners and how to check chains.9 minutes
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Guidelines for attaching and tightening chain binders such as the lever twitch and ratchet binder8 minutes
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The correct application of tarpaulins for weather protection and containing loose materials, detailing proper installation techniques to prevent load loss and water damage whilst maintaining vehicle visibility requirements.5 minutes
Vehicles and trailers
How to load and secure each type of light vehicle-
Essential procedures for loading and securing cargo in rigid-body trucks, covering the principles of weight distribution, proper use of shoring bars and straps, safe door operations, and the importance of preventing load shift through appropriate blocking and bracing techniques.6 minutes
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Load security methods specific to utility vehicles (utes), explaining how to properly secure cargo on both wellside and flat-deck models while considering weight distribution, tie-down points, and safe loading practices.5 minutes
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Guidelines for carrying cargo inside passenger vehicles, emphasising proper restraint techniques for boots and explaining why loose items in passenger compartments pose serious safety risks.4 minutes
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Safe loading practices specific to vans, covering the effective use of cargo barriers, proper weight distribution, securing methods for different load types, and the importance of using appropriate restraint points to prevent cargo movement.5 minutes
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How to safely operate and load different types of trailers (box, flat deck, and cage), detailing correct weight distribution, coupling safety, and load securing methods while staying within legal requirements.15 minutes
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Safe practices for using roof racks, explaining load capacity limits, proper securing techniques, and the importance of considering how roof-mounted cargo affects vehicle handling and height clearance.5 minutes
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How to secure items to a roof rack11 minutes
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How to reverse up to and connect a trailer, including lighting connections6 minutes
Light Vehicle Load Security
Safe load restraint techniques for car, ute and van drivers
$49 +GST per person ($56.35)