Do we need Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Training?
What is Chain of Responsibility (CoR) Training?
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) training ensures that everyone involved in the transport supply chain understands their legal duties under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). This training plays a critical role in helping organisations prevent road safety risks such as driver fatigue, overloading, and unsafe vehicle use—issues that have significant legal consequences.
If you’re unsure what CoR involves, it refers to a legal framework that makes all parties in the transport supply chain responsible for safety breaches, not just the driver. You can read a detailed overview of what the Chain of Responsibility and HVNL cover here.
Why is Chain of Responsibility Important?
Under HVNL, CoR laws require every party in the transport supply chain to takereasonable steps to ensure safety. This includes preventing issues like fatigue, poorly restrained loads, or unsafe scheduling practices.
These obligations align closely withWork Health and Safety (WHS) laws. If a safety breach occurs, businesses must show they took every possible step—including training staff—to meet legal duties. Our guide on responsibilities and obligations for drivers under HVNL and CoR outlines this in more detail.
Who Needs CoR Training?
Chain of Responsibility training in across Australia is essential for anyone involved in road transport activities, including:
- Owners and operators of heavy vehicles
- Executive officers, directors, and managers
- Schedulers, freight consignors, receivers, and loaders
- Drivers
If your role influences how transport tasks are planned or carried out, CoR training isn’t optional—it’s a legal requirement.
What Should CoR Training Cover?
Effective training must explain your responsibilities under the HVNL, and how to prevent breaches. CoR training should include:
- Understanding the primary duty of care
- Recognising individual roles in the supply chain
- Identifying and managing risks related to:
- Fatigue
- Speed
- Load restraint
- Vehicle mass and maintenance
- Vehicle standards and maintenance
How Is CoR Training Delivered?
Training options are flexible to suit different operational needs.
- Online eLearning courses via the Zenergy Training Portal
- Face-to-face workshops
- Live virtual sessions
Our Chain of Responsibility training online is especially useful for businesses managing compliance across multiple locations.
Why Choose Zenergy?
Zenergy delivers expert-led training to improve safety, leadership, and compliance in the transport and logistics sector. Our programs meet the requirements of CoR laws and WHS obligations while remaining practical and engaging.
Online CoR Training Courses
Available through our eLearning platform:
Accredited CoR Training
For those needing nationally accredited training, we deliver:
- TLIF0009 – Ensure the safety of transport activities
- TLIF0080 – Implement and monitor transport safety
- TLIF0009 – Load and unload cargo
Custom LMS and eLearning Solutions
We also design and host bespoke Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track compliance, deliver tailored content, and support training at scale.
Need Support with CoR Compliance?
If you're looking to meet your Chain of Responsibility requirements nationally, Zenergy has you covered.
Contact our team today to find the right training solution for your business.
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