NT CoR Fundamentals (Chain of Responsibility)

About this course

This module is designed to give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Chain of Responsibility and how it applies to Northern Territory (NT) heavy vehicle operations.

You will be provided with the knowledge to understand the purpose and features of the Chain of Responsibility, who has responsibilities under NT legislation and identify safety breaches and penalties related to the breaches.

This course will also teach you the fundamentals of Safety Management Systems and how obligations of the Chain of Responsibility require safety systems to be in place within a business.


Learning Outcomes


After completion of this course you should be able to:
- Explain the purpose and features of the Chain of Responsibility.
- Identify who has responsibilities.
- Identify legislative requirements.
- Understand the concept of “Reasonably Practicable”.
- Understand the obligations relating to speed, fatigue, mass & dimension, load restraint and vehicle standards & maintenance under the relevant Northern Territory legislation
- Identify and report Chain of Responsibility Breaches.
- Understand Safety Risk Management processes.
- Understand roles and responsibilities in each stage of the Supply Chain.