Trailer Towing Level One
A 4-hour hands-on training course designed to teach essential trailer towing skills, hitching, braking, and safe maneuvering techniques.
Additional Course Information
Build practical trailer towing skills with this 4-hour, hands-on Level One training course. Learn essential towing techniques for hitching, brakes and braking, backing procedures, loading and securing, safe maneuvering, and guide use. Training includes real-world practice with a 2:1 instructor ratio to help drivers develop safer, more confident trailer-handling skills.
Vehicle and trailer must be supplied by each learner for the hands-on training – typically the use of a company vehicle and work trailer. Training in the vehicle and trailer used for work makes the experience practical and directly applicable to daily driving and towing responsibilities. As training takes place on a gravel track, an SUV or truck is recommended. This practical training takes place at the FSI office in Calgary, Alberta. After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, that’s valid for 3 years from the course completion date.
Vehicle and trailer must be supplied by each learner for the hands-on training – typically the use of a company vehicle and work trailer. Training in the vehicle and trailer used for work makes the experience practical and directly applicable to daily driving and towing responsibilities. As training takes place on a gravel track, an SUV or truck is recommended. This practical training takes place at the FSI office in Calgary, Alberta. After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion, that’s valid for 3 years from the course completion date.
Syllabus
- Basic trailer towing principles
- Pre-trip safety checks
- Hitching and unhitching procedures
- Trailer brakes and braking techniques
- Loading and securing cargo
- Driving tips and recommendations
- Turning and manoeuvring
- Basic backing principles
- Backing procedures and practice
- Safe use of a guide/spotter
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Trailer Towing Level One teach?
The course teaches practical towing skills including hitching and unhitching, trailer braking, loading and securing cargo, turning, manoeuvring, backing, pre-trip checks, and safe use of a guide or spotter.
Is Trailer Towing Level One a hands-on course?
Yes. This is a 4-hour practical training course with real-world trailer towing exercises and behind-the-wheel instruction.
Do I need to bring my own vehicle and trailer?
Yes. Each learner must supply a vehicle and trailer for the hands-on training, typically the same company vehicle and work trailer used during normal job duties.
Where does Trailer Towing Level One take place?
Practical training is conducted at Fleet Safety International in Calgary, Alberta. The driving portion takes place on a gravel track, so an SUV or truck is recommended.
How much individual instruction is provided during trailer towing training?
The program uses a 2:1 learner-to-instructor ratio. This gives participants practical coaching while they practise backing, manoeuvring, braking, hitching, and other trailer-handling skills.
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