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LUV Training

Our course is designed to build drivers' knowledge and practical skill in the characteristics and operation of a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV). This is a non-unit standard, 1-day course, ideal for refreshers or upskilling.

Ideal for trainees:

  • Have limited experience
  • Want practical, hands-on experience without unit standard registration
  • Haven't done any compliance refresher training in the last five years (recommended)

Practical Assessment includes:

  • Understanding and using vehicle technology and different drive modes with available vehicles on site
  • How tyre pressures and tread design affect traction and handling
  • Conducting thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks
  • Techniques for driving on low-friction surfaces
  • Identifying potential hazards that affect vehicle design, stability and control
  • Applying correct and risk-reducing driving techniques negotiating uneven, downhill, uphill and side-sloping terrain
  • Navigating water crossings (venue dependent)

This course includes a mix of theory and practical training and assessment.

Prerequisites

  • Drivers must be at least 16 years of age.

Course Numbers and Pricing

  • Cost: $2,400 + GST (Group rate, up to 8 trainees)
  • Practical site hire from $250 + GST per day.
  • Travel to the practical venue is required.

What to expect on the day

Practical Assessment includes:

  • Understanding and using vehicle technology and different drive modes with available vehicles on site
  • How tyre pressures and tread design affect traction and handling
  • Conducting thorough pre- and post-vehicle checks
  • Techniques for driving on low-friction surfaces
  • Identifying potential hazards that affect vehicle design, stability and control
  • Applying correct and risk-reducing driving techniques negotiating uneven, downhill, uphill and side-sloping terrain
  • Navigating water crossings (venue dependent)

This course includes a mix of theory and practical training and assessment.

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 a Certificate of Attendance.

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