RIIVEH305F

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

About the course

This single-day course teaches the skills and knowledge required to effectively and safely operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of achievement for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle.

Note

RIIVEH305F can be combined with and incorporated into other competencies. This includes, but is not limited to, PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field.

1 day $595pp (includes vehicle)

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

This practical driving course has been developed specifically for people working in the resources, infrastructure, and construction industries. It’s also relevant to workers in the Gas, Oil, and Energy sectors, among others. The course will build confidence and competency in how to operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle, specifically in these contexts.

If you’re not sure if this course is for you, get in touch with us, and we can help ensure you’re on the right track.

Course elements

This course covers the key competencies you’ll need to safely operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle. This includes the correct use of appropriate (high or low range gears, plus driving techniques for taking your four-wheel drive over difficult terrains.

As well as practical driving skills, the course teaches a mechanical understanding of the capabilities and limitations of a four-wheel drive vehicle. You’ll also get a comprehensive guide to the crucial safety skills. With this knowledge, drivers can operate their vehicles without harm to personnel, without damage to their vehicles and equipment, and while minimising environmental damage.

Australian 4WD & Advanced Driver Education is a major training provider for Advanced Driver Education to several mining, resources, infrastructure, telecommunications, and energy companies.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of what you’ll learn to do and understand as part of your course.

Identify Four-Wheel Drive Specific Terms, Terminology & Techniques

Access, interpret and apply four-wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant with any regulations and codes relating to your work practice.
Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two-wheel drive and a four-wheel drive 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 four-wheel drive 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, so that you can operate and maintain the vehicle safely.
Determine food and water requirements for the 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 a four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel drive and WHS regulations.
Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrains.
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 the vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues.
Maintain appropriate hand positioning on the 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 any impact on the environment during vehicle recovery.
Coordinate the safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery methods.
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

TRAIN WITH US AT OUR A4WDT Practical Training Area

Australian 4WD Training have an exclusive Driver Training Facility at Kurwongbah, North of Brisbane. Here you can learn to operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle in a place that truly matches a work environment.

TRAIN IN YOUR SPACE WITH TAILORED Corporate/Group Booking REQUESTS

Australian 4WD Training can plan, develop and deliver specific course programs for groups or corporations, on request.

We specialise in the design and implementation of client-specific and site-specific driver training and education, helping you meet your business’s specific requirements. If suitable terrain is available, we can make our courses portable, bringing them to you or a training location near you. This lets your staff be trained in locations that reflect their day-to-day use of four-wheel drive vehicles.

On-site training also helps you get minimal disruption to your shift routines, as staff can come to work as they would on a regular day of work, and continue with their work after training is completed.

What course participants will need

USI (Unique Student Identifier): This will be assigned to you at enrolment.
Four-wheel drive vehicle: One vehicle can be used for up to 2 participants from the same organisation, and hiring is available – see “Vehicle Hire” below.
At least half a tank of fuel.
A valid Australian Driver’s license, to be presented for checking prior to course commencement.
Sunscreen and insect repellent.
Pad and pen.
Morning tea and a light lunch, with plenty of drinking water in summer months.
Appropriate clothing: this should be compliant with your company’s policy and, at a minimum, must comprise of a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, closed shoes with intact soles and a hat.

Vehicle Hire

Don’t have access to your own vehicle for the day? No worries! Australian 4WD Training have vehicles available for use.

1-day vehicle hire is $175.00 per person, per day, and is removed from the overall cost of $595 if you supply your own.

This cost includes vehicle hire for the entirety of the course, as well as fuel, recovery equipment (where required), cleaning and wear/tear on brakes and tyres.

Please Note

Other course participants may hire the same vehicle, meaning that two participants may use the same four-wheel drive over the course of the day. 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 familiarise themselves with multiple kinds of four-wheel drives.

If you prefer to have exclusive use of a vehicle, this can also be arranged at a cost of $300.00 per vehicle per day (fuel and maintenance also included).

Realistic & Practical Driver Training

Australian 4WD Advanced Driver Education, as a part of Link Resources, provides training across Australia to workers and organisations looking to fill a gap in their qualifications.