Introduction
Study Chain of Responsibility Training – Drivers / Level 1 (colloquially called COR for Drivers) in Toowoomba. We deliver this CoR training in person and online as well as for groups. It is relevant if you work in a non supervisory role within the chain of responsibility eg transport supply chain. Learn about your safety responsibilities – as detailed within The Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The provisions applies to all roles involved in the transport chain to minimise breaches in road transport regulations.
The Chain of Responsibility training – Drivers Level 1 – Toowoomba, also called Level 1, is about helping you meet your responsibilities around minimising and eliminating risk from the transport activities you are involved with or control – as far as reasonably practicable. So, while the focus of COR training is on heavy vehicles > 4.5 tonnes however the chain of responsibilities legislation impacts consignors, consignees, company directors and contractors, supervisor, schedulers, drivers, loader or unloader. If you work in any of these capacities, your adherence to the Chain of Responsibility is crucial, making this Level 1 training your starting point.
This accredited CoR course aligns with all relevant laws and regulations. Facilitated online or face-to-face with our experienced transport industry driving trainers, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities within the goods supply chain transportation, spanning from the source of goods to their final destination, in accordance with HVNL provisions.
Course Dates
- UOC: TLIF0009 - Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
- Cost: From $240
- Duration: 1/2 day
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| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 21/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | 08:00 am - 12:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 2 | $240.00 |
| Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Avail. Spaces | Course Cost | Self Funded | Multi Enrolments |
| 21/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | 08:00 am - 12:30 pm | TOOWOOMBA | 2 | $240.00 |
Introduction
Course Details
The Chain of Responsibility Training for Drivers Level 1 – Toowoomba (colloquially called COR for Drivers) course content is outlined below noting that this course also supports the refresher training that we recommend as we include a strong component of current and new updates consistent with the “take all reasonable steps” as outlined within NHVL responsibilities and duties
Our CoR – Drivers Level1 Training also covers responsibilities you may not be aware of within the Chain of Responsibility aspects of NHVL such as impacts on other transport vehicles that might be below 4.5 tonnes. This course will educate you on those as well as provide critical insights to enable you to consider these responsibilities as an employer, employee or related party within the transportation of goods.
If you are an employed driver and do not participate in any of the functions that CoR covers then, as an employed driver you would not be part of CoR – as drivers have other duties
During the course the topics and skills covered include:
Explain the chain of responsibility (CoR) features in the Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations
- Principal obligations within chain of responsibility in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations are identified
- Principal duties of each party in the chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained
- Breaches and penalties for each party for failure to comply with chain of responsibility as identified in the HVNL and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained
- Reasonable steps to be followed by each party to comply with chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained
Apply chain of responsibility (CoR) requirements in the Heavy Vehicle National Law and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations
- Workplace policies, procedures and other documents that include chain of responsibility as it applies to own job role are identified and explained
- Methods and requirements to ensure management of driver scheduling to meet driving hours and calculate for road conditions, traffic and road speed managed vehicles.fatigue management and how to effectively manage driving hours to meet your scheduled timelines legally and safely. are explained
- Methods to calculate vehicle dimension and mass limits are explained in line with organisation requirements and compliance obligations to effectively utilise your equipment and time.
- Methods to ensure loads are secured are explained
- Workplace documents relating to chain of responsibility are completed and processed to workplace requirements to mitigate your liability in your responsibility in the Chain of Responsibility. By taking all reasonably practical steps as outlined by the HVNL.
As an additional information, you are party to the Chain of Responsibility (as indicated by NHVR) if you:
- employ a heavy vehicle driver (employer)
- engage someone to drive a heavy vehicle under a contract for services (prime contractor)
- direct the control and use of a heavy vehicle (operator)
- schedule the transport of goods and passengers in a heavy vehicle, or schedule a driver’s work and rest hours (scheduler)
- consign goods for transport by a heavy vehicle (consignor)
- receive goods delivered by a heavy vehicle (consignee)
- pack or assemble goods for transport in a heavy vehicle (packer)
- manage premises where five or more heavy vehicles are loaded or unloaded each day (loading manager)
- load a heavy vehicle (loader)
- unload a heavy vehicle (unloader)
(Source: NHVR.Gov.au)
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate which indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by us, Harness Energy (RTO 40521).
The Chain of Responsibility – Drivers Level 1 ‘Statement of attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Units of Competency:
- TLIF0009 – Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
The Certificate is usually needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance requirements.
Replaces and equivalent to: TLIF0001 – Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
Course Prerequisites
Please check the pre-requisites contained in Important Course Requirements
Additional Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) law ensures everyone who works with heavy vehicles – from the business that employs a driver to the place where goods are delivered – is accountable for safety. The Chain refers to all aspects of responsibility from goods source to final destination.
Under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), everyone in the transport supply chain has a legal obligation to ensure breaches of road transport laws do not occur. This is called the ‘Chain of Responsibility’. Chain of Responsibility training or CoR training is essential for all employees involved in any aspect of the transport chain.
Employed drivers who perform any function that IS part of CoR – are parties to the requirements. If, however you are an employed driver and have no other duties and HVNL obligations then CoR does not apply as Driving is not a CoR function.
Understanding the nuance between different functions and at what point being party to CoR applies is a key component of our training. We recommend employed drivers undertake this training as it supports overall safety of each driver and the other parties involved in the CoR.
Since many drivers also perform additional functions they are often party to CoR – and, as such, it is one of the reasons this training is commonly referred to as the Drivers level 1 CoR Training.
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