Training

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.

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I-TECC offers multiple classes, that will allow you to get the training you need:

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