4WD Training
Our 4WD courses equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to drive a 4WD effectively and safely over varied terrain as would be required in most off road workplaces under the full ‘best practice’ guidelines.
Our courses have an emphasis on accident prevention and driving techniques that minimise negative impact upon the environment.
Courses are 1-3 days in duration, include a combination of theory and practical elements and can be Unit Standard or Competency-based, depending on your requirements.
Our courses can cover all of the following:
Preparing a vehicle for use Off-Road and Post Off-Road Checks
Safety requirements
Operating a 4WD vehicle in an off-road situation
Driver ability and awareness and passenger safety
Vehicle designs and operating systems including current vehicle technology
Stability dynamics
Explain driving hazards and risk reduction strategies, techniques and responses to driving hazards
Hazard identification and safety assessment specific to terrain
Terrain formation and composition recognition including driving techniques
Negotiating uneven terrain, hill ascents, descents, traverse driving, and related difficulties
Recovery from a stall while climbing
Water crossings
Understanding vehicle movement utilising traction, momentum, gravity and centrifugal force combinations
Recovery techniques and equipment winching and towing using ropes, strops and snatch
Towing trailers both on and off-road including towing of loads
Defensive driving and driver awareness
Driving on unsealed roads
Fit and remove vehicle chains
Driving on snow
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