PROfarm

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

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: $495 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 unit of competency MNMEGS312A Drive and recover a four wheel drive vehicle.

Date:	8 July 2009
Location:	TAMWORTH
Contact:	Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276
Date:	11 July 2009
Location:	CAMDEN
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession 0246 406 333, Fax 0246 406300, 0408 492 039
Date:	15 July 2009
Location:	YANCO
Contact:	Short Course Enquiry Officer 1800 628 422, 02 6951 2775
Date:	12 August 2009
Location:	Armidale
Contact:	Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276
Date:	16 September 2009
Location:	TAMWORTH
Contact:	Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276
Date:	8 October 2009
Location:	CAMDEN
Contact:	Maryke Archbold-Hession Ph:0246 406 333 Fax:0246 406 300 0408 492 039
Date:	21 October 2009
Location:	TAMWORTH
Contact:	Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276
Date:	18 November 2009
Location:	TAMWORTH
Contact:	Cassie Gardiner 02 6763 1276