CoR & Load Restraint Essentials

Course Overview

This training session is designed to provide transport operators and industry participants with a clear, practical understanding of their legal obligations under the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and Load Restraint requirements.

The session focuses on real-world application, helping participants identify risks within their operations and understand how responsibility is shared across the supply chain. It is ideal for those seeking to strengthen compliance, improve safety outcomes, and reduce exposure to enforcement action.

Course Details

  • Delivery: In-person

  • Location: VTA Office, Level 1, AAT House, 46 Kooringa Way, Port Mlebourne VIC 3207

  • Duration: 3 hours commencing 8:00AM

  • Certificate: Certificate of completion provided

  • Price: $395 +GST VTA/VWMA Members
    $445 +GST Non-Members

Registration

Places are limited each session. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. For further information, please contact Serah Corazza at training@vta.com.au.

  • This session is suitable for:

    • Business owners and company directors

    • Transport managers and schedulers

    • Drivers responsible for loading or restraining loads

    • Safety, compliance, and operations staff

    • Anyone with CoR obligations within the supply chain

  • During this session, participants will gain an understanding of:

    Chain of Responsibility

    • Overview of Chain of Responsibility under the Heavy Vehicle National Law

    • Shared responsibilities across the transport supply chain

    • Primary Duty obligations and what “reasonably practicable” means

    • Common compliance failures and enforcement focus areas

    Load Restraint Fundamentals

    • Load restraint principles and performance standards

    • Common load restraint methods and applications

    • Load stability, weight distribution, and restraint forces

    • Identifying unsafe or non-compliant loads

    Practical Compliance

    • Roles and responsibilities of drivers, operators, consignors, and loaders

    • Documentation, record keeping, and evidence of compliance

    • Managing risks through systems, procedures, and training

    • Real-world examples and case studies

  • By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    • Understand their legal obligations under Chain of Responsibility

    • Identify where CoR risks exist within their operations

    • Apply compliant load restraint principles in practice

    • Reduce the risk of incidents, penalties, and enforcement action

    • Improve safety outcomes across their business and supply chain

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