Entry requirements
There are no formal training package prerequisites for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle. Participants must hold a current driver’s licence appropriate for operating a light vehicle.
Overview
RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle covers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes planning vehicle use, conducting pre-departure inspections, driving in varying terrain conditions, coordinating vehicle recovery and performing routine maintenance tasks.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are widely used across mining, civil construction, exploration and remote operations where travel across unsealed roads and difficult terrain is required. RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle provides workers with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate a 4WD vehicle while minimising environmental impact and maintaining vehicle reliability.
Forky Stick delivers RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle issued by Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing, legislative and certification requirements for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle may vary between states, territories and industry sectors, confirm requirements with your workplace or relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Workers in mining, exploration, civil construction and infrastructure who operate four-wheel drive vehicles as part of their role
- Personnel required to drive 4WD vehicles on remote worksites or difficult terrain
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
- Operators responsible for vehicle inspections, recovery procedures and maintenance checks
- Workers travelling between work areas across rough or unsealed terrain
What You’ll Learn
- Identify four wheel drive vehicle systems, controls and terminology
- Plan journeys and operations to minimise environmental impact
- Conduct pre-departure inspections and safety checks
- Operate a four wheel drive vehicle safely across a variety of terrain conditions
- Select appropriate gears, range and driving techniques for different surfaces
- Coordinate and perform vehicle recovery procedures where required
- Identify hazards and implement risk control measures
- Conduct inspections, maintenance checks and minor repairs
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal training package prerequisites for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle. Participants must hold a current driver’s licence appropriate for operating a light vehicle.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstrations and theoretical questioning aligned to RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle.
- Fee
- $350. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat and high visibility vest are provided for training activities. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.