Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle Training Course Description
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.
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Units of Competency:
- RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle

About this course
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
Group Size:
1-3 (per car)
Duration:
2 Days
Location:
Onsite or at our training facility
Schedule:
Corporate courses available all States
Benefits of this course
- On successful completion of the training you will receive a Statement of Attainment
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded the following Nationally Recognised Units of Competency:
- RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle
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What you Recieve
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Access to FSA’s dedicated customer support.
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Qualified and experienced trainers.
Job Prospects
This course will benefit various careers including:
- Work Health and Safety Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Floor Manager
- Department Manager
- HR Manager
- Safety Practitioner
- Supervisor or management position in certain industries
- Security Officers
- Building Managers
- Office Managers
- Hotel or Restaurant Managers
- Safety & Emergency Managers
- Education Professionals
- Team Leaders
On The Day
- Parking is available on site
- Tea & coffee is provided
- What to wear: Closed toe shoes and clothing that may get dirty
- What to bring: Laptop or Tablet
Cancellation / Transfer Policy
Refer to the course participant handbook.
Refund Policy
Public Courses
All cancellation and transfer requests must be received in writing.
Course Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period
- 7 or more business days - no charge
- 6 or less business days - 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- 3 business day’s notice or less from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
Course Transfer Policy
When transferring an enrolment from one course date to another, the following charges will apply:
- Transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date – no charge
- Transferred 6 or less business days prior to course date – 50 percent (50%) of course fee incurred
- Transferred 3 or less business days from start time (weekends / public holidays not included) – no refund / full course charge
- Name changes 5 business days or less prior to course date will incur a $50.00 +GST fee per name change
- Non-attendance of any course will not entitle the client to any refund, set-off, waiver or reduction of the fee and the client remains required to pay all fees in respect of courses that it does not attend, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the company.
- In the event any learner is turned away from training as a result of being adversely affected by drugs or alcohol in the trainer’s opinion, there shall be no refund
Corporate Courses
Cancellation Policy
Once a training date has been confirmed by FSA, any changes made by the client to this booking, including cancellation or postponement will result in the following fees after the 2 business day cooling off period:
- Cancelled / transferred 7 or more business days prior to course date - no charge
- Cancelled / transferred 6 business days or less prior to course date - 50 percent (50%) of course fee
- Cancelled / transferred 3 or less business days from start time - no refund / full course charge name changes 5 business days or less prior to the course date will incur a $50.00 + GST fee per name change
Distance Learning
All Cancellation Requests must be received in writing
When cancelling or withdrawing an enrolment, the following charges will apply:
- 2 business day cooling off period upon receipt of payment
- Cancelled / withdrawn between 3-13 business days, course fee refunded minus an admin fee of $250.00
- Cancelled / withdrawn after 14 days from commencement – 100% of course fee forfeited.
Link to Fees, Refunds and Charges Policy
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