4WDriving
These courses can be tailored to meet specific outcomes for your business and requirements.
We recommend you include information items such as company policy, fatigue, long distance trip planning, alcohol/drugs, road crash statistics, general road and specific vehicle knowledge, etc in a theory session prior to conducting the intensive practical sessions.
Refresher Courses also available! |
Introductory 4WD Course – (AS Compliant)
(RTO Certification Pending - Approval Due 3rd Quarter 2009)
(1 Day Group Course or 1 on 1 course) |
The Introductory 4WD Course is designed to get an understanding of how your vehicle will behave and how to properly prepare for going off-road.
Location
On Employer Worksite or Perth Hills. All participants will receive a certificate on completion.
Features
Approximately 2 hours of theory Instruction covering:
- General road safety;
- General vehicle safety;
- 4WD Vehicle preparation
- 4WD Vehicle behaviour & response
- 4WD techniques in various terrain
- Recovery techniques & equipment;
- 4WD safety
- Convoy travel
- Personal safety & risk
- Survival tips.
Practical exercises of approximately 4 hours, delivered in the field demonstrating:
- Pre-start checks;
- 4WD techniques in various terrain;
- Vehicle control & response; and
- Snatch-strap recovery.
Note: All activities reinforce personal safety as a priority.
Time 1 Day Course (approx. 6 hours)
9am to approx 4pm
Price on application, dependant on group size and course location |
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Advanced 4WD Course (2 Day Course) (AS compliant)
(RTO Certification Pending - Approval Due 3rd Quarter 2009)
(Group Course or 1 on 1 Course) |
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Designed to give a thorough understanding of competently handling a 4WD vehicle both off-road and over long distances. Encompasses skills in handling extreme terrain and harsh or remote conditions.
For the corporate/business or serious recreational off roader, who requires advanced skills and broad understanding of the limitations of their vehicle and themselves. The course provides an opportunity to practice and experiment with extreme terrain in a controlled situation with an experienced and qualified 4WD Trainer.
(1 day course if previously completed the 'Introductory 4WD Course')
Location
On Worksite or Perth Hills
Features
Approximately 6 hours of Theory Instruction covering:
- Advanced road safety;
- Advanced vehicle safety;
- 4WD Vehicle advanced loading techniques and preparation;
- 4WD Vehicle behaviour & response;
- 4WD techniques in harsh terrain;
- Advanced Recovery techniques & use of equipment;
- 4WD safety;
- Convoy travel;
- Preparing for and managing Long Distance Travel
- Fatigue Management
- Bush Mechanics
- Personal safety & risk; and
- Survival tips.
Practical exercises of approximately 8 hours, delivered in the field demonstrating:
- Pre-start checks;
- 4WD techniques in various terrain;
- Vehicle control & response;
- Recovery techniques using various equipment
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Note: All activities reinforce personal safety as a priority.
Lesson Length 2 Day Course (approx. 14 hours)
Day 1: 9am to 5pm
Day 2: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Price $600 pp (+GST)
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