Available Training
NOTE: The Online & the In-Yard Training are two separate charges. You cannot buy your In-Yard Training until after the Online Training has been completed. You will be promoted to select your date and location only after you have completed the mandatory online course.
In-Yard Training is posted by the date. New dates are posted regularly.
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Required In-Yard Training
Steps to Obtain the Certificate
Steps toward certification MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER. You cannot attend an In-Yard training event before the mandatory Online Training has been completed.
Create an Account & Regsiter
Complete the Online Training
Complete the In-Yard Training
Complete the Final Evaluation
Ontario Requirements
Ontario’s towing certification program is overseen by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) as part of its efforts to regulate the towing industry and ensure public safety. Here’s an overview of the key components of the certification program:
Training Course
The towing certification program consists of completing a training course offered by approved training providers. These courses cover various aspects of towing operations, including but not limited to:
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- Safety procedures and best practices
- Proper use of towing equipment and techniques
- Vehicle recovery methods
- Customer service skills
- Legal and regulatory requirements related to towing operations
Certification Exam
Upon completing the training course, individuals are required to pass a certification exam. The exam tests candidates’ knowledge of towing procedures, safety regulations, and other relevant topics.
Other Requirements
Requirements for Certification: To be eligible for certification, candidates must meet certain requirements, which may include having a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and meeting any other criteria set by the MTO or the training provider.
Compliance with Regulations: Towing operators and towing companies must comply with all relevant regulations set forth by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, including those related to vehicle safety, licensing, insurance, and business practices.
We recomend that you check Ontario.ca for the lastest rules and regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The In-Yard Training is capped at 16 students as required by Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for an In-Yard training event. In-Yard Training happens rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
* WALK-INS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND AN IN-YARD CLASS.
* ABSENCES AND LATES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. THERE IS A RESCHEDULING FEE FOR NO-SHOWS.
* MINIMAL WORKWEAR REQUIRED: BOOTS & GLOVES.
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Course Outline
1. Introduction to Tow Industry Vehicles
1.1 Tow Truck Driving Terms
1.2 Licensing Requirements & Compatibility of a Light-Duty Towing Vehicle
2. Safe Working Environment Health & Safety
2.1 Workplace Safety, Regulations, & Practices
2.2 Hazards & Clean-up
2.3 Biohazzards & Injuries
2.4 Work-related Trauma & Self-care
3. Transportation Legislation, Regulations, & Policies
3.1 Required Documentation & CVOR
3.2 GVCR, GCWR, & Tow Capacity
3.3 Load Securement Regulations
3.4 Lighting Systems & Regulations
3.5 Towing & Storage Safety & Enforcement Act (TSSEA)
4. On-Scene Protocols
4.1 The Tow Operators Role & Emergency Response Teams
4.2 Temporary Condition Requirements
5. On-Scene Safety Measures & Managememt
5.1 Coordination with Emergency Services & Dispatch
5.2 Plannning Ahead & Anticipating Problems
5.3 Safe Practices
6. Towing, Winching, & Extraction Techniques
6.1 Securement
6.2 Calculating Towing Loads
6.3 Towing Vehicle Equipment
6.4 Safe Hooking Techniques
6.5 Car Carrier Loading Techniques
6.6 Loading Techniques of Motorcycles & Trikes
6.7 Hostile Terrain & Resistance Factors
7. Roadside Services
7.1 Non-Towing Serivices
7.2 Professionalism
7.3 Customer Sercice & Documentation
8. Safe Driving Pracitices: Co-Operative & Safe Tow Operation
8.1 Equipment Capacities & Maintenance
8.2 Safely Removing Hazardous Materials & Debris
8.3 Keeping Up with the Trends
9. In-Yard Training (6 hours at the location of your choice)
Ontario Tow Truck Driver Training Final Evaluation