Four Wheel Drive Skills and Awareness
This Four Wheel Drive Online Training provides trainees with the theory behind 4WD Skills, Safety, and Awareness
Description
This theory course covers the following:
- Operating a 4WD vehicle in an off-road situation
- Safety requirements
- Driver ability and awareness and passenger safety
- Vehicle designs and operating systems including current vehicle technology
- Preparing a vehicle for use – including pre-start and shutdown
- Hazard identification and safety assessment specific to terrain
- Terrain formation and composition recognition including driving techniques to utilise
- Recovery from a stall while climbing
- Stability dynamics
- Water crossings
- Negotiating uneven terrain, hill ascents, descents, traverse driving, and related difficulties
- Understanding vehicle movement utilising traction, momentum, gravity and centrifugal force combinations
- Explain driving hazards and risk reduction strategies, techniques and responses to driving hazards
- Introduction to winching and towing using ropes, strops and snatch
- Introduction to recovery techniques and equipment
- Introduction to towing trailers both on and off-road including towing of loads
- Introduction to defensive driving and driver awareness
Delivery
NOTE: This training does not issue Unit Standards or offer licensing
Prerequisites: While there are no formal prerequisites for this e-learning course, prior practical experience or relevant training is recommended to get the most out of the content.
This online training module is a great way to build foundational knowledge and support competency in the topic area. It’s ideal for learners looking to gain understanding before or after attending face-to-face training with our qualified trainers. It can also serve as a valuable refresher for safety awareness or in situations requiring rapid or large-scale rollouts.
Please note: This e-learning module is not a replacement for face-to-face training. It is designed to complement hands-on learning and practical experience. We strongly encourage learners to seek advice and participate in the practical component of training to ensure competency and safety in real-world applications.
Online learning may not be suitable for all individuals or roles, so it’s important for management or the learner to assess whether it’s the right fit. For guidance, or to book a face-to-face course, please contact us directly or visit our website to view upcoming training options.
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