Load Restraint – Load Restraint & Secure Cargo Training
Load Restraint & Secure Cargo Training
In this course, you will gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to safely load, unload, and secure cargo and goods for transport in accordance with Australian law. Covering two nationally recognised units, TLIA1001 Secure Cargo and TLID0015 Load and Unload Goods/Cargo this course is ideal if you are a driver, warehouse worker, or logistics operator who is responsible for ensuring loads are safe, legal, and properly restrained for transit. You will learn how to select the right restraint equipment, apply correct tie-down and lashing techniques, plan and prepare loads in line with mass and dimension requirements, and complete all required workplace documentation. Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, demonstrating your competency and supporting your Chain of Responsibility obligations in the workplace.
Course Overview
The TLIA1001 Secure Cargo and TLID0015 Load and Unload Goods/Cargo are nationally recognised units of competency designed for individuals who are required to safely load, unload, and secure cargo and goods for transport. These units provide the essential knowledge and practical skills required to restrain loads correctly and ensure compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) legislation and the National Load Restraint Guide.
This course is ideal for truck drivers, warehouse staff, logistics operators, and anyone involved in the movement or transportation of goods who is responsible for ensuring loads are safe, legal, and secure for transit.
This course is ideal for truck drivers, warehouse staff, logistics operators, and anyone involved in the movement or transportation of goods who is responsible for ensuring loads are safe, legal, and secure for transit.
Course Content
Training covers a comprehensive range of load restraint responsibilities and procedures, including:
- Interpreting and applying relevant transport legislation, regulations, and permit requirements
- Identifying load characteristics, hazards, and mass and dimension requirements
- Planning and preparing for safe loading and unloading activities
- Selecting and using appropriate load restraint systems, tie-downs, chains, and straps
- Applying direct and tie-down restraint techniques in accordance with the National Load Restraint Guide
- Protecting cargo from weather and damage during transit
- Packing, unpacking, lashing, and unlashing cargo safely
- Completing all required workplace documentation and load records
The units are drawn from the Transport and Logistics Training Package (TLI), ensuring alignment with national Chain of Responsibility standards and contemporary industry practices.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Apply transport legislation, Chain of Responsibility obligations, and the National Load Restraint Guide
- Identify load characteristics and select appropriate restraint methods for different cargo types
- Safely load and unload goods and cargo using correct manual handling and equipment techniques
- Secure and protect loads in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements
- Identify and manage hazards associated with loading, unloading, and cargo movement
- Complete all required documentation including load records and workplace forms
Delivery and Assessment
These units are delivered through a combination of theory learning, workplace-based activities, and practical assessments. Learners complete applied tasks, case studies, and documentation relevant to load restraint procedures. Assessment methods include theory assessments, practical demonstrations in a simulated or real worksite environment, and the completion of relevant workplace documentation aligned with legislative and organisational requirements.
Outcome
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for TLIA1001 – Secure Cargo and TLID0015 – Load and Unload Goods/Cargo, recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework and valued across all industries involved in the transport, logistics, warehousing, and distribution of goods.
Upcoming Programs
| Name | Location | Cost | |
| Load Restraint & Secure Cargo | Academy of Career Training | $340.00 |