Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Training

Why Choose This Course

This course describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries and is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles. The course covers the skills and knowledge required for the operation and maintenance of four wheel drive vehicles.

FSA Entry Requirements:

• USI

• Fitness to participate

• Free from the influence of drugs & alcohol

• Participants are required to hold a current unrestricted Class C driver’s licence, applicable for the vehicle being driven, and meet the national vision standards requirements for that states legislation, with or without corrective lenses

• Enclosed footwear essential, clothing appropriate to training site requirements

Course Content:

• Identifying four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques, including the purpose and use of front wheel hubs, factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating & pressure and recovery hooks and mounting features

• Identifying hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

• Planning for minimal environmental impact including adopting and implementing procedures to
  ensure minimisation of harm to the environment

• Performing pre-departure checks which may include checks under the bonnet, under the body,
  external & internal items and
  accessories

• Determine journey requirements
  including food, water, navigation equipment and interpreting weather conditions

• Use of four-wheel drive mode, operating four-wheel drive both on & off road, engaging four-wheel drive mode

• Co-ordinate and recover a vehicle including identifying risks and techniques involved with recovery

• Perform maintenance and
  minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles including submitting written performance reports