About this course

4WD vehicles are invaluable for accessing remote paddocks, navigating rough terrain, and carrying out day-to-day farm operations, but using them safely requires specialised skills and knowledge. This nationally accredited course provides practical, hands-on training on operating 4WD vehicles in challenging conditions and applying safe vehicle recovery techniques when things go wrong. Participants learn how to conduct vehicle checks, perform basic maintenance, drive on unsealed roads, steep slopes, mud, sand and water crossings, and safely use recovery equipment including snatch straps, jacks and winches.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
  • Conduct checks of, and perform maintenance and minor repairs, on 4WD vehicles
  • Operate a 4WD vehicle on unsealed terrain types and steep slopes
  • Plan and apply a safe recovery method using vehicle recovery equipment.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 2 days
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 2
Indicative fees: $880 GST-free

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

$880 GST-free

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:

For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.



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