RIIVEH305F

Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

4WD ticket for mine sites, civil and remote area work

Short Course 1 day Face-to-Face / Online
Nationally Recognised Training
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$570
Total course fee
  • National Code: RIIVEH305F
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Delivery: Face-to-Face, Online
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Course Overview

Develop the practical skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle in resources, infrastructure, civil construction, mining, and remote-area environments. This nationally recognised unit equips participants with the competency to confidently drive four-wheel drive vehicles across a range of terrain and environmental conditions while applying safe operating practices and minimising environmental impact.

Ideal for supervisors, technical specialists, field personnel, exploration crews, and workers operating in remote or off-road locations, this unit provides the skills and confidence required to safely operate, recover, and maintain four-wheel drive vehicles while complying with workplace procedures and industry requirements.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Must hold a valid Australian driver's licence (at minimum C class)
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Basic understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
  • Possess sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to follow workplace procedures, complete documentation, and communicate effectively on site
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Comply with all site safety requirements

Course Structure

Delivery

Online plus 1-day practical Face-to-face operating 4WD drive on varied terrain at our training facility in Ellenbrook.

What You'll Cover

  • Hands-on experience conducting pre-departure inspections
  • Selecting and using navigation equipment
  • Applying four-wheel drive techniques
  • Operating vehicles on both sealed and unsealed surfaces
  • Vehicle handling characteristics
  • Tyre management
  • Terrain assessment
  • Route selection
  • Safe loading practices
  • Environmental considerations
  • Correct use of four-wheel drive systems
  • Vehicle recovery procedures
  • Safe use of recovery equipment
  • Risk management during recovery operations
  • Techniques for recovering vehicles in challenging conditions
  • Further develops skills in routine vehicle maintenance
  • Fault identification
  • Minor repairs
  • Wheel changing procedures
  • Maintaining vehicle performance in remote work environments

How You're Assessed

  • Multiple Choice knowledge questions
  • Written knowledge questions during Face-to-face session
  • Practical machine operation assessment during face-to-face session
Assessment Note

Result is Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). Three reassessment attempts included at no extra cost.

Career Outcomes

This qualification may lead to the following career opportunities. Please note: completion of training does not guarantee employment.

  • Site Vehicle Operator
  • Mining Site Worker
  • Civil Construction Worker
  • Remote Area Worker
  • Field Technician