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LEVEL III TRAINING
“Industry Controlled Perpetual Training for the Safety and Efficiency of Operators and Roadway Workers”
Towing/Recovery Course
PRE-PREREQUISITE - LEVEL I & LEVEL II OR COMPARABLE TRAINING
This course is intended for experienced operators and roadway workers who have successfully completed Levels I and II. This Level focuses on mastering advanced towing and recovery techniques for complex, high-risk scenarios. The curriculum is designed to enhance an operator's ability to plan and execute intricate recoveries with a focus on safety, efficiency, and the proper calculations needed to protect personnel, equipment, and property.
Sixteen (16) Hours
Classroom, Hands-On and In-Class Exam
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Review of Resistances and Anchor-Ability Introduced in Level I & II
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Review of Tow Capacity Calculation and Lift Capacity Calculation
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Review of Medium & Heavy Duty Lift and Tow using Axle Forks/Spring Hanger Forks, etc.
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Air System Fundamentals and Familiarization
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Driveline Component Identification, Removal and U-Joint Inspection
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Airline hook-ups – locations, concerns, precautions
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Rim and Tire Attachment Options for Recovery
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Rigging Use, Ratings and Inspections OSHA Standards
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Optional Winching Attachments
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Additional Straight Truck/Box Truck Up-Righting Concepts – 1 Truck
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Additional Tractor Trailer Up-Righting Techniques – 1 Truck
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Snatch Block Use and Introduction to Angle Factor Multipliers
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Advanced Winching Lay-Ups
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Effects of Gradient Resistance on Tow Trucks/Winching Sources
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Calculating Mechanical Advantage in Compound Lay-Ups
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True Line Load – Calculating Angle Factor Multipliers – What is Resultant Load?
Improving the Safety, Efficiency and Professionalism of the Towing, Recovery and Transport Industry through Education and Awareness.