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Select at least one option to generate PDF.Boost your 4WD skills and understand your car's capabilities in Australia's rugged terrain.
Whether you need to operate and maintain a 4WD on a remote worksite or simply wish to gain confidence driving in off-road conditions, this course will provide you with the skills you need to feel at ease behind the wheel.
The delivery of this Skill Set will be face to face, combining both theory and practical exercises over a 2 day period – theory day 1 and practical day 2. You will be required to sit a theoretical exam on 4WD operation and safety. You will also get to put your theory into practice and perform a vehicle pre-start and a practical assessment which will include checking and driving the 4WD, the procedure of fitting a jack and recovery strap, inspecting the path of travel and routine maintenance, as well as, but not limited to, the vehicle utilising specific 4WD techniques.
Please bring along:
- Current driver’s licence
- 4WD with a full tank of fuel
- Closed in shoes
- Hat, sunscreen and sunglasses
- Plenty of water
Unit
RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
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- Current driver's licence
Delivery locations and study options
Semester 1
Derby Campus - 2 - 3 May, 2024
| When | 2 - 3 May, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Derby Campus | ||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Derby Campus - 22 - 23 February, 2024
| When | 22 - 23 February, 2024 | ||||||||
| Where | Derby Campus | ||||||||
| How | On campus | ||||||||
| Course fee |
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Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2023
- A selection of elective units designed to meet local industry demand for skills (different unit selections will attract different fees)
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit DTWD website
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you choose to study or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.