RIIVEH305F – Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

Course Overview:

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of skilled applications in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

Course Outline:

•   Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology, and techniques
•   Plan for minimal environmental impact
•  Perform pre-departure checks
•  Use the features of a four-wheel-drive vehicle to drive in a variety of terrain types.
• Understand Defence Drive
• Safety procedures to drive in wet conditions ( Stall procedures for hills)
• Use a single snatch strap to recover a vehicle
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel-drive vehicles

**Please note you need to bring your own 4WD vehicle on the day of the course. If you do not have a vehicle, you can explore rental vehicles.