Operate, maintain & recover a four wheel drive vehicle

Assessments are made against units of competency.

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle (RIIVEH305A)
Operate four wheel drive vehicle (TLIC2025A)
Operate vehicles in the field (PMASUP236B)

This course has no current classes. Please join the waiting list.

Skills and knowledge needed to safely operate a 4 wheel drive (4WD) in a range of conditions and terrain types, conduct minor maintenance and repairs plus assess options for recovery of a 4WD vehicle.

Course Duration

1 day

Who Should Attend

Drivers of 4WD’s on sealed & unsealed roads as well as those who may be required to conduct off-road driving operations including driving in remote areas.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for attendance at this course are:
Successful completion of Operate Light Vehicle training (RIIVEH201D).
4WD experience is preferred – please advise PTS if you have had no previous 4WD experience so that additional training support can be arranged.
If you only have an automatic licence please contact PTS so that a suitable vehicle can be arranged for training._

Note: All prerequisites need to be current.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this course participants should be able to:

Plan a journey and pre-drive vehicle inspections
Understand basic principles of off road driving
Safely operate a four wheel drive in a variety of conditions and terrains
Change a wheel
Methods and staff practice of vehicle recovery techniques

PPE/PPC & Equipment Requirements

PTS dress standards (long sleeve top, long pants & enclosed shoes).
See the Western Power PPE Procedure for more information about the requirements
You will be required to show your licence to the training provider on the day of training.

Note: Power Training Services does not provide PPE, PPC and tools for training courses.

Assessments

Written and practical assessment

Certification

A Statement of Attainment upon successful completion

Associated Authorisations

On successful completion of the course
O0497 – Advanced Driving Commercial 4 × 4

For information on how to apply for an Authorisation, contact the Authorisations Team

Note: This course is delivered by a third party training provider.

If there are no classes currently available, please contact PTS to request a booking.