FWPCOT3326 – Recover four wheel drive vehicle
Event Date:
August 27, 2026
Event Time:
10:00 am
Event Location:
77 Racecourse Road, Pakenham VIC 3810
Event Description
FWPCOT3326 – Recover four wheel drive vehicle
Course Overview:
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use recovery equipment to recover four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.
The unit applies to individuals who recover Four Wheel Drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.
Course Outline:
- Identify loads, ratings and equipment serviceability related to four wheel drive vehicle recovery
- Plan recovery
- Perform kinetic rope or strap recovery
- Perform winch recovery
- Use other recovery tools and equipment
- Maintain vehicle recovery equipment
Our 4WD training begins with the theory component delivered in the conference facilities at the Mercure Pakenham Hotel, providing a comfortable and focused learning environment. Once the classroom session is complete, participants will be taken to the Little Bunyip 4WD Track, where they will apply their knowledge through hands-on, practical demonstrations in real off-road conditions. After the practical training concludes, participants are free to depart, having gained both the essential theory and valuable real-world driving experience.
**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. Every 3 participants can share 1 vehicle.
**This Nationally recognised training is delivered and assessed by Safety Australia Training and Consulting Pty Ltd on behalf of Health Security & Education Pty Ltd | RTO: 40907 under a third-party agreement. Statements of Attainment are issued by Health Security & Education Pty Ltd | RTO: 40907.**