4WD Training Course – Operate Vehicles In The Field

Six primary areas of focus for the 4WD Operate Vehicles in the Field Driver Training Course include:

Preparing the 4WD vehicle

• Familiarise yourself with the vehicle and its features
• Conduct pre-start checks to identify and correct any defects
• Secure all loads safely both inside and outside of the vehicle with snatch straps to prevent them from shifting during transit.

Learn about proper journey management

• Route familiarisation and planning it ahead of time 
• Obtain relevant authorisations prior to departure 
• Monitor driving and vehicle conditions 
• Establishing communication channels to ensure the journey progresses smoothly

Appreciate operating activities with the vehicle, including

• Driving on various terrains utilising both 2WD and 4WD functions of the vehicle
• How to drive defensively and use defensive driving techniques
• Do driving that suits road conditions

Finalise journey

• Communication channels to ensure a successful conclusion of the journey 
• Reporting on faults and securing any loads

Recover vehicle

• Jump starts, operate recovery equipment, and execute various recovery techniques like changing a wheel. 

Maintain vehicle safety

• Ensuring appropriate speeds are kept, seat belts are worn, vehicle restrictions and other requirements 

List of key topics covered within the 4WD Training Operate Vehicles in the Field Course:

• Important differences applicable to 4WD vehicles, including  general principles, how they work and when to/not to  use high and low-range four-wheel drive use 
• Technical Differences applicable, including Gearbox, transfer case, clutch, tyres, freewheeling hubs, usage practices 
• Precautions, power take-off (PTO) Operations, transmission wind Up, Axle Twist.
• Terms and Definitions of the vehicles you will typically use
• Attitudes and Safety, fatigue and human factors on approaching 4WD, Hand signals, and other safety considerations 
• Obligations, including legal requirements, drivers responsibility,  OHS responsibilities, vehicle requirements, environmental responsibilities 
• Defensive driving,  journey management, night operations & lighting, manoeuvring vehicle around large vehicles,
• Inspections internal and external, fuel reserve allowance, servicing and maintenance, regular inspection, maintenance categories 
• Emergency repairs, safety points (Radiator Inspection),  jacking, en-route inspections,
• Securing loads, rules of loading, positioning of loads, anchor points, centre of gravity, roof racks 
• 4W drive techniques, abnormal conditions (Driving in mud), difficult slopes, driving in sand – general, beach and inland, winter conditions, snow, rocky terrain and post crossing rocks, water  crossing, planning, preparation and obstacle assessment
• Towing and trailers, hazardous situations, the towbar,  weight (Mass) transfer,  torque transfer, the trailer’s weight and dimensions, braking and types, suspension and tyres,  lights and electrical couplings, safety chains, manoeuvring and driving trailers
• Winching operations, power winches, hand winches, anchors, minimum equipment, slings, jacking operations (preliminary inspection),  jack plates,  safety instructions, high-centring recovery, jump-starting, changing a flat tyre

If you successfully complete this driver training course, you will receive a certificate that indicates the Statement of Attainments as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This is a nationally recognised certification. The Statement is issued by us, Harness Energy (RTO 40521).

The 4WD Training Operate Vehicles in the Field ‘Statement of attainment’ is for the Nationally Accredited Units of Competency:

• PMASUP236 – Operate Vehicles In The Field –
• RIIVEH201E – Operate a Light Vehicle

The Certificate is usually needed as evidence for your employer for safety and compliance requirements and enables the holder to load, unload and secure goods for safe transportation.

NOTE: TILID0015 replaces and is equivalent to TLID2004. TLIA1001 is the equivalent replacement for TLIA1001A