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The towing course has been developed to enable you to understand the relationship between your car and your trailer. This is a very practical course and we will progressively build your knowledge so you will be able to confidently venture out with your trailer.

This comprehensive course includes practical instruction and trainee manual covering the following:
• Safety and Towing Regulations;
• Trailer Dimensions;
• Types of Hitches;
• Loads and loading;
• Driving techniques; handling characteristics towing a trailer;
• Braking techniques with trailers;
• Turning and parking trailers;
• Reversing and parking trailers using guides, mirrors and use of low range (if applicable);
• Carry out vehicle and trailer pre & post trip inspections.

Just a quick update to let you know some course codes have changed, and we have expanded our scope to deliver the following.

Our courses include
– Operate Light Vehicle RIIVEH201A
– Operate and maintain 4WD Vehicle RIIVEH305A
– Defensive Driver, Low Risk Driver TLIC107C
– Drive AWD/4WD on Unsealed Roads SISODRV201A
– Drive and Recover 4WD Vehicle SISODRV302A
– Drive a 4WD Vehicle in Difficult Terrain (Advanced) SISODRV404A
– Coordinate Recovery of 4WD Vehicle (Advanced) SISODRV405B
– Operate Vehicles in the Field PMASUP236B
– Operate Commercial Vehicle TLIC1051A
– Towing Education Tow-Ed

Corporate or Individual Training Available.

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G’day all. Just a quick note to let you know we have some places for Tow-Ed training at Brisbane on February 25 and at Caboolture on January 22 and February 19 , Mackay on February 12, Townsville February 5, and also at Rockhampton on January 15 and February 19. Tow-Ed. Learn to Tow in Safety with Confidence. http://www.tow-ed.com.au

You could learn to do this in just one day! Phone us on 0747893289 www.djolsen.com www.tow-ed.com.au

G’day all. Just a quick note to let you know we still have 2 places for Tow-Ed training at Brisbane on 15 Oct and one place at Caboolture on 16 OCt. Tow-Ed. Learn to Tow in Safety with Confidence. www.tow-ed.com.au

You could do this with one lesson?

Our Boondall venue is unavailable for training during July but don’t forget that we run Tow-Ed courses in Caboolture as well as Mackay, Townsville, and now in Rockhampton. Our next course dates are as follows.

Caboolture 30 July
Mackay 10 July
Townsville Aug 7
Rockhampton 24 July

I’ve had a very busy morning this morning.
We’ve just completed a reorganisation of our corporate driver safety training courses, which included a reassessment of the rates we charge for such training. In order to reward those corporations who organise to have their employees trained in large groups, which assists with our cost controls, we have offered discounted rates for those groups.

Our corporate driver training includes-

SRODRV001B Driver and Recover 4WD Vehicle
SRODRV002B Drive 4WD Vehicle in Difficult Terrain Using Advanced Techniques
SRODRV003B Recover 4WD Vehicle in Difficult Terrain Using Advanced Techniques
TLIC107C Low Risk (Defensive) Driver
RIIVEH305A- Operate Light Vehicle (Mining and Exploration)
AUR37119A- Drive and Manoeuvre Trailers

We offer training in the following locations

Surat Basin, Bowen Basin, Mt Isa, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide

Most people would be aware that you are no longer permitted to secure loads with rope, but fiddling with some of those ratchet tie-downs can be a pain. I found this one on the net this morning http://www.tradingnorseman.com.au/. I haven’t tried them yet, but I intend to.

This matter comes up quite often in our 4WD training here in Queensland.

David Olsen
Director, Olsen’s 4WD Tours and Training
36 Octagonal Crescent , Kelso, QLD 4815
4WD Training
Tow-Ed Training, Learn to Tow with Confidence
Defensive Driver Training
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane
Phone: +61 7 4789 3289

Fax: +61 7 4789 3298

We have two places left for this weekend’s Tow-Ed course at Mackay. Each place is open to one van/trailer and two persons.

This is the course EVERY participant says should be mandatory.

Feedback from our last course-

Just a quick note to thank you and Bernie for the course today….. we really enjoyed it and I was able to learn some skill and improve others, I am extremely wrapped in the outcome with Debbie it has given her a lot of confidence.

and this one

On behalf of Sue & myself we wish to express our thanks for a great day on the training course.
Your guys Gerard, David & trainee Bernie made it fun, highly enjoyable as well as imparting knowledge & undersatnding of the elements of towing our caravan especially the safety aspects.
Their skills base was exceptional and they impart on you the fact that we are always learning even with their experience.
Nothing was too much trouble all questions were answered fully and in a very understanding manner.
I would recommend this course to ANYONE who has purchased a van, trailer, boat.
The reversing side especially was made so much easier talking & working with the guys and there was a no rush attitude to ensure we were comfortable & competent – but as they said practice makes perfect.
Top marks to your team.
We’d go again just for the experience & fun day.
Please pass on our thanks to each of the guys if you would.
Best regards,
Richard & Sue

You could do this with one lesson?

So give Tow-Ed a call on 1300305660 and let them know you want to book on this weekend’s course at Boondall.

David Olsen
Director, Olsen’s 4WD Tours and Training
36 Octagonal Crescent , Kelso, QLD 4815
4WD Training
Tow-Ed Training, Learn to Tow with Confidence
Defensive Driver Training
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane
Phone: +61 7 4789 3289

Fax: +61 7 4789 3298

Graeme Ransley Senior Trainer for Olsen’s 4WD Tours and Training in Mackay is organising a World Record Driving Lesson on Wednesday
Graeme is also safety coordinator for the Central QLD RAAG (Road Accident Action Group).

Excerpt from Mackay Mercury

MORE learner drivers are needed to get behind the wheel at the Mackay showgrounds this Wednesday for a unique opportunity to earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

The world record attempt involves 11 centres in Australia running half-hour driving lessons at the same time, and also gives learner drivers the chance to hone their motoring skills.

At least 25 Mackay learners, with their parents or driving instructors, are needed to take part in the world record attempt.

Mackay co-ordinator of the World’s Largest Driving Lesson, Graeme Ransley, said learners of all ages were invited to participate; however, they had to arrive at the showgrounds by 7.30am.

“The event raises awareness of road safety and emphasises the need for learners to learn how to drive correctly,” Mr Ransley said.

“The whole time, including the lesson planning, can be logged into their (learner) log books.”

Mr Ransley said State Emergency Service (SES) personnel would set up the driving course, which would include a distraction to test participants’ driver awareness.

He said the event would give learner drivers the chance not only to earn a place in the Guinness Book of Records but also to learn some valuable driving skills.

Before the World’s Largest Driving Lesson officially gets under way, instructors assist students to complete a pre-drive check, which involves examining mirrors, seat position and making sure they are buckled in properly, the handbrake is on and their mobile phones switched off.

The lesson officially begins when a horn is blown and half and hour later, it’s hoped, a world record will be achieved.

If you are a learner driver and want to be involved, register on the day or beforehand by visiting http://www.fatalityfreefriday.com/about/events/2010/biggestdrivinglesson/index.html.

David Olsen
Director, Olsen’s 4WD Tours and Training
36 Octagonal Crescent , Kelso, QLD 4815
4WD Training
Tow-Ed Training, Learn to Tow with Confidence
Defensive Driver Training
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane
Phone: +61 7 4789 3289
Fax: +61 7 4789 3298

We have two places left for this weekend’s Tow-Ed course at Boondall. Each place is open to one van/trailer and two persons.

This is the course EVERY participant says should be mandatory.

Feedback from our last course-

Just a quick note to thank you and Bernie for the course today….. we really enjoyed it and I was able to learn some skill and improve others, I am extremely wrapped in the outcome with Debbie it has given her a lot of confidence.

and this one

On behalf of Sue & myself we wish to express our thanks for a great day on the training course.
Your guys Gerard, David & trainee Bernie made it fun, highly enjoyable as well as imparting knowledge & undersatnding of the elements of towing our caravan especially the safety aspects.
Their skills base was exceptional and they impart on you the fact that we are always learning even with their experience.
Nothing was too much trouble all questions were answered fully and in a very understanding manner.
I would recommend this course to ANYONE who has purchased a van, trailer, boat.
The reversing side especially was made so much easier talking & working with the guys and there was a no rush attitude to ensure we were comfortable & competent – but as they said practice makes perfect.
Top marks to your team.
We’d go again just for the experience & fun day.
Please pass on our thanks to each of the guys if you would.
Best regards,
Richard & Sue

You could do this with one lesson?

So give Tow-Ed a call on 1300305660 and let them know you want to book on this weekend’s course at Boondall.

David Olsen
Director, Olsen’s 4WD Tours and Training
36 Octagonal Crescent , Kelso, QLD 4815
4WD Training
Tow-Ed Training, Learn to Tow with Confidence
Defensive Driver Training
Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane
Phone: +61 7 4789 3289
Fax: +61 7 4789 3298