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Operate a Light 4WD Vehicle On and Off Road in the Primary Industry

Safe operation of a light 4WD vehicle off-road (Level 3)

Duration This micro-credential is delivered across 2 months. It includes 3 days of face-to-face learning, supported by a work experience log completed on the job.
Price P.O.A

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Purpose

This course aims to produce an operator that can safely demonstrate knowledge of the skills and attributes for Four Wheel Drive (4WD) driving both on and off road.

Entry Criteria

To be eligible to enrol in full-time or part-time study for this programme, applicants must:

  • Hold a class 1 full or restricted drivers 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.

Site Requirements

ON ROAD

Formed road or track that is (three surfaces required):

  • Fine gravel on hard base.
  • Wet sealed.
  • Ice road.
  • Sealed surface with fresh mud on it.
  • Dry sealed road surface.

OFF ROAD

  • Hill ascents and descents.
  • Traversing hill.
  • Hill fail.
  • Water crossings (note no more than 0.5m in depth).

Unit Standards

Unit Standard Unit Description NZQA
Credits		 Level
17976 Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment. 4 3
17978 Operate a light 4WD vehicle in an off-road environment  4 3
20848 Demonstrate knowledge of and skills for driving a light 4WD vehicle on-road 4 3
Total Credits 12  

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