Towing Solutions

Putting towing safety first since 1869

For any related towing or towing industry training you have arrived at the correct place. Towing Solutions, based in Macclesfield, Cheshire is the official training provider for the National Trailer & Towing Association which is the UK trade association for the towing and trailer industry. We are also an Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) approved centre. Towing Solutions delivers the Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS) trailer servicing courses and Caravan and Motorhome Club courses.

The NTTA sets the standards for the UK towing industry at Government and European levels, promoting the responsible use and maintenance of trailers, caravans, horseboxes and mobile plant.
IMI is the professional body for individuals working in the motor industry, and is the voice of the UK motor industry for information, standards and qualifications.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club is a members organisation providing many services to their membership. Towing Solutions is honoured to be appointed as a training provider for their members training courses in caravans and motorhomes.

Towing Solutions works closely in partnership with these industry bodies and you can be secure in the knowledge that we deliver highly recommended certificated training courses in Trailer Servicing & Maintenance, Towbar Fitting & Wiring, Trailer Safety & Awareness and Loading & Securing Trailers.

Towing Solutions courses are regularly attended by many professional organisations and individuals.

Workplace Training

You can receive your training courses onsite at your place of work or at a chosen venue - dependant on which training course you require and the number of delegates attending.

Credibility

Established for 16 years, Towing Solutions offer you professional training courses delivered by a team of lecturers from specialist motor vehicle sections of further education and qualified 'hands-on' experts from the towing industry trade.

Certifications

To support your professional career we offer certificated courses from the IMI, NTTA, AWS and Towing Solutions.

Towing Courses

Caravan Towing

Whether you are new to caravanning and need to learn the practical and legal aspects of towing or if you are already experienced in towing caravans, but want to refresh your skills or target certain areas such as reversi...

Motorhome Driving

For anyone new to motorhomes, the Motorhome Course builds confidence and covers everything a motorhome driver really needs to know. These are delivered on a one to one basis and cover all the off-road elements as well as...

Horse Trailer Towing

Whether you have a weekend away or need to transfer your horse for a show, being confident that your horse is being kept safe and comfortable by using good towing skills will allow you and your horse to arrive at your de...

Boat Trailer Towing

Whether you are going to the coast for the weekend or a day's sailing at your local boating lake, knowing the relevant towing law and feeling confident in manouvering your boat trailer will take the stress out of the jou...

Trailer and Trailer Tent Towing

Towing a trailer can be a tricky business, particularly if you have to reverse into bays or manoeuvre in tight spaces. Our instructors are experienced in delivering hands-on practical training and they will give you the ...

Reversing

If you are happy towing your trailer, caravan or horsebox but cannot get the knack of reversing then this is the course for you.

Trailer Test

As of December 2021, anyone with a full car licence (Category B) are able to tow trailers without doing an additional test. You can visit the Gov website for detailed information/weight restrictions/rules. Towing Solutio...

Trailer Safety & Awareness

Trailer Safety & Awareness is an NTTA certificated training course which is designed to help prevent accidents and promote safety awareness when using trailers at work. Incorporating pre-towing checks, hazard awareness, ...

Loading & Securing Trailers

Towing Solutions Trailer Operators Loading and Securing Trailers Course is an industry certificated training course which is specifically designed to help prevent accidents using trailers at work. Health & Safety plays a...

Towing Awareness For Management

Understanding the law with regards to towing trailers up to 3500kg and the effective safety management of trailers and their operatives is essential to ensure reduction of risk, insurance claims and corporate prosecution...

Reversing Assistant

The aims of the Reversing Assistant / Banksman course is to outline the roles and responsibilities of the driver and the reversing assistant. Raise awareness of the necessary communication between the driver and the r...

Trailer Servicing Courses

Trailer Servicing & Maintenance courses certificated by the IMI and the NTTA. Accommodating all levels of experience, we offer beginners courses and advanced courses.

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Towbar Fitting Courses

Certificated by the IMI and the NTTA, our Towbar Technician courses are for those interested in making a successful career as a towbar fitter. Accommodating all levels of experience, we provide a beginners course and an advanced course.

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