RIIVEH305F

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

About the course

This Operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle course is a 1-day course that meets the requirements, upon Successful completion, to receive a Statement of Attainment for the Nationally Recognised Training Course “RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle”.

Note

RIIVEH305F can be incorporated within other competencies, such as, but not limited to, PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field, RIIVEH201E Operate light vehicle.

1 day $595pp

NOTE: This price includes vehicle hire. If you prefer to supply your own 4WD vehicle and it meets our specifications, we will reduce the price by $175.

This course is for professionals working in resources, infrastructure or construction

This course has been developed and contextualised for people specifically working in the Resources, Infrastructure, and Construction Industry. However, it is also often undertaken by people working in other industries, such as the Gas, Oil, and Energy sectors.

The Operate and Maintain a 4WD Vehicle is a practical driving course that is designed to familiarise drivers with the correct use of appropriate range (high or low range), gears and techniques to operate a 4WD vehicle through and over different and difficult terrain. It includes the mechanical understanding and the capabilities and limitations of a 4WD vehicle, without harm to personnel, damage to vehicle and equipment and minimum environmental damage.

BMA COMPLIANCE: Australian 4WD & Advanced Driver Education is an approved provider of the BMA and is compliant with its requirements.

As well as BMA, Australian 4WD & Advanced Driver Education is the major training provider for Advanced Driver Education to several mining, resources, infrastructure, telecommunications, and energy companies.

Course elements

Identify Four-Wheel Drive Specific Terms, Terminology & Techniques

Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant.
Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a 4WD vehicle.
Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs.
Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure.
Identify recovery hooks and mounting features.
Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment.

Plan For Minimal Environmental Impact

Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities.
Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities.
Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area.
Plan and conduct activities in a manner that minimises environmental impact.
Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from 4WD activities.
Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users.

Perform Pre-Departure Checks

Perform pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external & internal items and accessories.
Take action to correct any deficiency.
Determine food and water requirements for journey.
Select navigation equipment.
Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving.
Apply safe vehicle loading practices.
Secure items of personal luggage.
Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain.

Use Four-Wheel Drive Mode

Operate 4WD both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of 4WD and WHS regulations.
Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types.
Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off-road conditions.
Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required.
Engage four-wheel drive mode.
Survey track to identify hazards, assess risk and select the best route.
Select routes to minimise damage to the environment.
Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues.
Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel.
Check brakes & undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain.
Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks.
Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles.

Coordinate And Recover A Vehicle (A4T Will Conduct Vehicle Recovery In Accordance With Company Requirements)

Apply work procedures to ensure risk assessment, safe operating practices, and communication requirements are adhered to.
Identify equipment and methods to recover a stuck vehicle.
Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks.
Identify correctly rated recovery equipment and attachment points.
Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery.
Identify techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery.
Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery method.
Perform post-recovery checks and report any vehicle or environmental repairs needed.
Return recovery equipment to a reusable condition.

Perform Maintenance & Minor Repairs On Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip
Check vehicles prior to trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks and submit vehicle written performance reports
Demonstrate safe use of a jack to change a wheel on a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Other things you might want to know

Course Timings

The course start time is at 07:15, concluding at approximately 4pm.

A4T Practical Training Area

A4T exclusive Driver Training Facility at Kurwongbah offers terrain which is similar to the terrain that people would be required to drive on in their everyday driving as part of their job. This offers superior opportunities for the development of skills and techniques in these environments rather than a simulated environment or a “make-shift” area artificially developed for driver training.

Training Areas

Australian 4WD Training have an exclusive Driver Training Facility at Kurwongbah, North of Brisbane.

For group bookings, we can train in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mt Isa, Moranbah, Roma, and Toowoomba. However, we’re not limited to these areas.

Corporate/Group Booking Training Areas

Australian 4WD Training are able to plan, develop and deliver specific course programs for groups or corporate, on request.

On-Site Training

Australian 4WD & Advanced Driver Education specialise in the design and implementation of client-specific and site-specific driver training and education. Training can be delivered for groups on any site (if suitable terrain is available), for group bookings. All courses are portable, allowing staff to be trained in locations familiar to their day-to-day use of 4WD and other light vehicles, and can be delivered to ensure minimal disruption to shift routine.

What course participants will require to undertake the course

USI (Unique Student Identifier)
4WD Vehicle (one vehicle can be used for up to 2 participants from the same organisation: Should you not have access to a 4WD vehicle, Australian 4WD Training fleet vehicles are available for use at an additional cost. (please see “vehicles” below”); and
Your vehicle will need at least half a tank of fuel.
Driving license (that will be required for checking prior to course commencement).
Appropriate clothing – this should be compliant with your companies policy however at a minimum must comprise of long sleeved shirt, long pants, closed shoes with good soles and hat.
Sunscreen and insect repellent.
Pad and pen.
Morning tea and a light lunch with plenty of drinking water in summer months.

Vehicle Hire

Australian 4WD Training do have vehicles available for use. The cost of these vehicles includes vehicle hire for completion of the course, fuel, recovery equipment (where required), cleaning and wear/tear on brakes and tyres.

Vehicle hire fee

1-day vehicle hire is $175.00 per person, per day.

Please Note

Other course participants may hire the vehicle, meaning that two participants may share each vehicle hire. This will not impact the amount of drive time that each hirer will experience.

At times, more than one vehicle may be available, allowing each vehicle hirer to experience a variety of 4WD types.

If you wish to have exclusive use of a vehicle, then this can be arranged and would be at a cost of $300.00 per vehicle per day.

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