FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OFF-ROAD

DURATION

2 days

PRICE

$685.00 ex GST per person

REFRESHER DURATION

2 days

REFRESHER PRICE

$685.00 ex GST per person

UNIT STANDARDS

17976

UNIT STANDARDS

17978

GENERAL

INFO

PURPOSE

The aim of this course is to produce an operator that can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes for Four Wheel Drive (4WD) driving in an off-road environment.

This course enables the individual to drive a 4WD effectively and safely over varied terrain as would be required in most off-road workplaces.

The learner will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver of a 4WD with emphasis on accident prevention.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

Land made available for practical 4WD course requires gentle rolling land and a water crossing for the following:

  • Hill Ascents.
  • Hill Descents.
  • Traversing hill.
  • Hill Fail.
  • Water crossings (note no more than 0.5m in depth).
ENTRY CRITERIA

Learners must:

  • Hold a minimum of a New Zealand Class 1 restricted driver’s
    licence.
  • Have access to a light 4WD vehicle (described below) and suitable
    roads.
  • Be physically fit and able to demonstrate physical competency for
    the skill being trained.

NOTE: This course requires the use of a light 4WD vehicle (any four wheel vehicle with a gross laden weight less than 3500kg and capable of having motive power applied simultaneously to all four wheels.

 

Additional charges may apply if a vehicle must be hired.

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 8

REFRESHER

Refreshing learning outcomes above for unit standards 17976 & 17978.

 

PRICE
$330 ex GST per person

 

ATTENDANCE NUMBERS
Min: 6
Max: 10

 

DURATION
1 Day

 

*Unit Standards will not be awarded on completion of a Refreshers course. Please see here for further detail.

UNIT STANDARDS
17976
Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment
 
 
17978
Operate a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment

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