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4WD Certificate Course:
This comprehensive course exceeds nationally accredited standard SRODRV001B.
It involves an entertaining presentation of four wheel drive vehicle operation and recovery techniques. The course comprises classroom theory and practical exercises, with detailed notes and a bit of fun.
Theory sessions give an understanding of the technology involved in modern 4WD vehicles and recovery equipment. Discussion sessions are based around real-life experiences (including analysis of accidents and rescues) imparting knowledge on coping with challenging situations. Driving sessions allow participants to practice particular techniques taught in the course, taking vehicles to their limits, safely.
This course is run as a residential weekend at our training facility at Rawson (self-cater motel style accommodation) with field exercises in steep, rugged terrain around Walhalla, the Thomson River and desert-like conditions in south Gippsland. Price $200 (non-participating partners/family $50 each) plus accommodation and optional Saturday night pub meal.
Topics covered include:
Vehicles and preparation: • low range • ground clearance • suspension • part-time and full-time 4WD • diffs and locks • ABS brakes • auto transmission • free wheel hubs • tyre patterns and sizes • simple mechanical checks and spares • petrol, diesel or LPG fuels • tyre patterns and sizes • snatch strap safety • tow point integrity • winches and snatch blocks • vehicle jacks • CB radios • roof racks and trailers.
Tackling tough trails: • mountain climbing signs of trouble • washaways • rock ledges and boulders • forward and reverse hill starts • fording rivers • rocks and holes and slippery banks • engine fans and ignition • snorkels and waterproofing • oil seals • wet brakes • mud and snow • momentum and gravity • wheel chains • south side of the mountain • black ice and alpine parking • sand • power, gears and tyre pressures • salt water • fallen trees • avoiding duco scratches and stone chips • reverse gear • tents, camping gear and fridges • packing, luggage and water.
Specialised 4WD Certificate Course:
A course tailored to client needs which covers all of the above, plus more detail on 4WD operation and recovery in extreme situations. Additional topics may include:
• risk assessment • operation in extremely slippery conditions • reversing over rock ledges • deep water crossings • recovery from diagonal on slippery hill • advanced recovery/towing • emergency communications • chainsaw problems • track rebuilding • bush mechanics.
A Certificate is provided to participants on completion of these courses.
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