Vehicle Load Securing And Cargo Safety Procedures Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply relevant legislation and standards governing vehicle load securing and cargo safety.
• Analyze load characteristics and determine appropriate securing methods for different cargo types.
• Demonstrate correct techniques for using load securing devices such as straps, chains, and blocks.
• Inspect and maintain load securing equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
• Evaluate risks associated with cargo movement and implement preventive measures.
• Document and report load securing procedures and incidents according to company policy.

Target Audience

This course is designed for drivers, logistics personnel, warehouse operators, and any employees involved in loading, securing, or transporting cargo. It is also suitable for supervisors and managers responsible for fleet safety.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are essential for learners to apply load securing principles, use equipment correctly, and develop inspection skills under supervision. These practicals ensure competence in real-world scenarios and compliance with SAQA outcomes.

Practical Activities

• Equipment Inspection and Handling — Learners inspect and handle various load securing equipment, including webbing straps, chains, tensioners, and dunnage, identifying defects and correct usage. (4h)
• Securing General Cargo and Containers — Learners secure palletized cargo and a container on a flatbed trailer using blocking, bracing, and tie-down techniques. (5h)
• Securing Heavy and Abnormal Loads — Learners secure a simulated heavy machinery load using chains and binders, considering load distribution and axle weights. (5h)
• Vehicle Securing and Emergency Response — Learners secure a vehicle on a trailer and practice responding to a simulated load shift emergency. (4h)
• Final Practical Assessment — Learners are assessed on securing a mixed load on a flatbed trailer, demonstrating all skills from the course. (3h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.