Heavy 4WD Training
Our course is designed to build drivers' knowledge and practical skill in the characteristics and operation of a Heavy Four-Wheel Drive. This is a non-unit standard course.
Ideal for trainees:
- Already hold the relevant unit standards and want to refresh their skills
- Have some experience and are looking for a skills refresher
- Have limited experience and want an introduction to heavy 4WD operation
Practical Assessment includes:
- Conducting thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks
- Understanding and using vehicle technology and drive modes specific to vehicles available on site
- How tyre pressures and tread design affect traction and handling
- Preparing a heavy vehicle for off-road driving
- Preparing and transitioning a heavy vehicle from sealed to unsealed road surface
- Techniques for driving on low-friction surfaces
- Identifying potential hazards that affect vehicle design, stability and control
- Applying risk-reducing driving techniques across uneven ground, downhill and uphill slopes, side slopes, and water crossings (venue dependent)
This course includes practical training and assessment, with some theory planning completed in the field.
Prerequisites
Drivers must hold a current full driver licence appropriate to the class of vehicle being driven.
Course Numbers and Pricing
- Cost: $2400 + GST (Group rate, up to 4 trainees)
- Practical site hire from $250 + GST per day.
- Travel to the practical venue is required.
What to expect on the day
The course runs over one day, practical only. This is a non-unit standard course, covering:
- Conducting thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks
- Understanding and using vehicle technology and drive modes specific to vehicles available on site
- How tyre pressures and tread design affect traction and handling
- Preparing a heavy vehicle for off-road driving
- Preparing and transitioning a heavy vehicle from sealed to unsealed road surface
- Techniques for driving on low-friction surfaces
- Identifying potential hazards that affect vehicle design, stability and control
- Applying risk-reducing driving techniques across uneven ground, downhill and uphill slopes, side slopes, and water crossings (venue dependent)
Vehicles
Vehicles are the client's responsibility to supply (ideally one vehicle per 1–2 trainees).
What happens after you finish the course
We issue your electronic Certificate of Attendance.
Custom training
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