Details
- Identify four-wheel drive specific terms and terminology
- Conduct checks of 4 x 4 vehicle and equipment
- Prepare for 4 x 4 operations
- Operate 4 x 4 vehicle on unsealed terrain types
- Operate 4 x 4 vehicle on a steep slope
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on 4 x 4 vehicles
- Plan 4 x 4 recovery
- Apply safe recovery method
- Use vehicle recovery equipment safely
- Maintain vehicle recovery equipment
$680 GST-free
You may be eligible for funding. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
Day One:
- Four wheel driving theory
- Maintenance and vehicle set-up
- Field exercises - dirt road driving, slopes, rugged terrain driving
Day Two:
- Stall recovery
- Vehicle recovery techniques - snatch straps, Jacking, electric and hand winching
- Field exercises - negotiating mud, sand, and water crossings
Please note: This program may vary due to venue, weather and client requirements.
- Participants are provided with Department of Primary Industries – A Field Guide to Four Wheel Driving manual.
- This course is delivered using both indoor and outdoor instruction.
- Participants must hold a minimum provisional P2 license - Green P's.
- Participants are to supply their own Four Wheel Drive vehicle.
This course is mapped to the following national units of competency:
- FWPCOT3259 Operate a four wheel drive on unsealed roads
- FWPCOT3260 Recover four wheel drive vehicles.
Additional Information
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.