Towing And Recovery
Training Classes With I-TECC
Having the proper training allows tow operators to be safe during towing and recovery operations and therefore safety is our number one concern at I-TECC. We offer a wide range of towing and recovery classes. Tow operators will learn and fully understand the key fundamentals of towing and recovery safety.
We’re committed to providing high-quality education and training. We believe this in turn provides increased public and highway safety. I-TECC provides one of our greatest training opportunities and events and we encourage our members to take advantage.
Light Duty Recovery Course Level 1
Our level 1 light duty course is a Twelve (12) Hours Classroom, Hands-On, and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared, and Compliance
- Vehicle Inspections
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety, and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Light Duty Lift and Tow using Wheel Lift
- Dolly use and operation
- Resistance Introduction
- Towing Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Passenger Vehicle Recovery Techniques
- Carrier/Flatbed/Rollback Operations
- Rigging Use, Ratings, and Inspections
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Passenger Vehicle Up-Righting Techniques –and Conducted during T.I.M.’s Training
Light Duty Recovery Course Level 2
Our level 2 light duty course is a Sixteen (16) Hours Classroom, Hands-On, and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Resistance Review
- Advanced Resistance Calculations
- Gradient Resistance Calculation
- Weight Transfer
- Light Duty Recovery Techniques
- Medium-Duty Towing Techniques with Multiple Fork Options
- Rear Tow – Tractor/Box Truck/School Bus
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Techniques
- Lift Capacity Calculation
- Winching Lay Ups and Calculating Line Load
- Medium Duty Up-Righting Techniques
- What is True Line Load?
Heavy Duty Recovery Course Level 1
Our level 1 Heavy Duty course is a twenty-four (24) Hours Classroom, Hands-On, and In-Class Exam. You will learn all the fundamentals you need to pass the level 1 exam and get your certification.
In your class with I-TECC you will learn:
- Operator Safety, Prepared, and Compliance
- Traffic Control, Equipment Safety, and Safety of the Motoring Public
- Resistance Introduction Vehicle Inspections
- Tow Truck/Winching Source Anchor-Ability Calculation
- Tow Capacity Calculation
- Medium Duty Lift and Tow using Axle Forks/Spring Hanger Forks, etc.
- Rear Truck Tractor Fork and Sling Towing Techniques
- Air System Fundamentals and Familiarization
- Driveline Component Identification, Removal, and U-Joint Inspection
- Tractor Trailer Recovery Techniques
- Rim and Tire Attachment Options for Recovery
- Additional Surface Types of Resistance Calculations
- Rigging Use, Ratings, and Inspections
- Optional Winching Attachments
- Snatch Block Use Introduction
- Straight Truck/Box Truck Up-Righting
- Advanced Resistance Calculations – Gradient and Weight Transfer
- Introduction – Hybrid and Electric Vehicle – Handling, Transport and Storage Concerns
- Tractor Trailer Up-Righting Techniques