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AURTGA001 – Drive and manoeuvre trailers

Vehicle Operations — Recovery & Road Transport

Gain the skills to tow and manoeuvre trailers safely, including coupling checks, reversing control and on-road trailer handling.

Course Overview

This course provides the performance outcomes required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer while it is attached to a driving vehicle. Participants learn to conduct pre-operational checks, align and couple the trailer, test connections, drive with a trailer attached, manoeuvre safely including reversing, and identify and address faults in line with workplace procedures. Training is practical and supports safer towing and trailer handling across common workplace situations.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 day, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

AURTGA001 – Drive and manoeuvre trailers


Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for workers who tow or manoeuvre trailers as part of their job, including logistics, maintenance, field operations, trades support and site-based roles.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Participants must hold a current driver’s licence suitable for the vehicle and trailer being used. Workplace authorisation and site requirements may apply.
Language, literacy and numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: Suitable PPE may be required for practical sessions. A device with internet access is required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical trailer activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical demonstration of trailer coupling, safety checks, manoeuvring and reversing tasks, and safe driving with a trailer attached aligned to the unit outcomes.

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for AURTGA001 – Drive and manoeuvre trailers. A valid USI is required prior to certification issuance.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.