Course Outline
The course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to safely and competently operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle in the resource and infrastructure industries.
The key elements covered are:
- Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques
- Plan for minimal environmental impact
- Perform pre-departure checks
- Use four-wheel drive mode in various conditions
- Coordinate and recover a vehicle
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles
During the course you will have a hands-on opportunity to demonstrate operating a four wheel drive vehicle, on and off road, selecting routes and applying techniques to minimise damage to the environment and your vehicle.
Assessment
Theory and practical assessments will be conducted throughout the course.
On successful completion participants receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who is required to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle in remote or isolated environments, for work or play.
Legislation / Compliance
This training is designed to comply with the:
- Resources and Infrastructure Industry
- QLD Coal Mining Regulations
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no provisions for recognition of prior learning for the training.
Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN)
To complete this course successfully, participants need to have reasonably well developed skills in areas such as reading, writing and communication. Examples of activities that participants will need to perform include:
- Plan, prepare and communicate work requirements
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
- Follow appropriate specifications during the placement and securing of the load
- Following lifting plans that have been developed for the work
- Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
- Process written records
Refund Policy
DTE has a fair and equitable refund policy in place containing guidelines guaranteeing the refund of fees to participants under reasonable circumstances. The management guarantees that DTE has a sound financial position and safeguards participant fees until used for training. Please ask for a copy of the refund policy.
We stand by our training excellence 100% and guarantee our product. Should for some valid reason the training does not meet your expectations we shall provide a full refund.
Commitment
Our facilities and experienced instructors ensure that graduates of our courses leave equipped with the knowledge and skills required for safe work in their chosen field with the breadth and depth of knowledge required for the role. In addition we offer an on-going support service to all course participants including student drop in contact days on a monthly basis.
