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Off-road four wheel drive (4x4) training - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Off-road four wheel drive (4x4) training
Description:	How to safely operate a four wheel drive vehicle off-road and use vehicle recovery techniques.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy: $500 GST-free includes manual. Bring your own 4x4 vehicle. Catering provided day 1 only.
Course aims:	Maintain and operate a 4WD vehicle safely and effectively under a range of off-road conditions Carry out 4WD vehicle recovery operations safely and effectively
Learning outcomes:	Operate 4WD vehicles safely and effectively Operate vehicle on, or across, a slope Operate vehicle ascending a steep slope including stall recovery Operate vehicle descending a steep slope including stall recovery Operate jack Operate vehicle in rugged terrain Negotiate water crossings Recover vehicle
Length:	2 days
Course program/structure:	Day 1: Four wheel driving theory Maintenance and vehicle set up Field exercises – dirt road driving, slopes, rugged terrain driving Day 2: Stall recovery Vehicle recovery techniques – snatch straps, winching and jacking Field exercises – negotiating mud, sand, and water crossings
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive the publication The Glovebox Guide to Four-Wheel Driving (State Forests NSW). This practical course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national units of competency FPIFGM139A - Operate 4x4 vehicle in off-road conditions, and FPIFGM140A - Perform water crossing and recovery of 4x4 vehicles.

Upcoming course dates

Date:	11 November 2008
Location:	YANCO
Contact:	Short Course Enquiry Officer 1800 628 422 , 02 69 512 775
Date:	27 November 2008
Location:	Camden
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession 0246 406 333, 0408 492 039 (Maryke mobile)

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