Chain of Responsibility (AU)

Duration: 58 minutes

Overview: This course introduces the Chain of Responsibility framework under Australia's Heavy Vehicle National Law, explaining how legal responsibility for heavy vehicle safety extends across the whole transport supply chain, not just the driver. It covers the ten duty holder functions and what each one requires, the key risk areas of fatigue, load restraint, and vehicle maintenance, and the consequences of getting these obligations wrong. By the end, learners will understand exactly where their own role fits in the chain and what practical steps they can take to meet their obligations.

Why is this course important? Chain of Responsibility carries real legal weight, with penalties that can include significant fines and imprisonment for individuals and separate liability for executives and organisations. Understanding these obligations helps protect drivers and the wider public and helps learners and their organisations avoid the serious consequences of a breach.

Suitable for: Anyone working in a role that touches the transport supply chain, including schedulers, loaders, dispatchers, operations managers, and drivers. It's designed as an introductory overview only and doesn't confer competency or certification. Learners must complete any additional site-specific or role-specific training required by their organisation before performing related work, and this course should not be relied on as the sole source of that training.

Online Assessment: Yes

Workplace Activities: None

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