RIIVEH305F

Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle

Nationally Recognised Qualification

Expert Trainers with Industry Experience

Practical, Hands-On Training

5,000+ Students Successfully Trained

Key Course Benefits


✅ Gain practical, hands-on off-road driving skills


✅ Master 4WD recovery techniques safely and confidently


✅ Meet national safety standards for 4WD operation


✅ Boost your job opportunities in mining, construction, and tourism


✅ Learn from experienced trainers who drive off-road professionally


✅ Train using real vehicles and real-world terrain

Course Snapshot


Duration: 1 Day


Cost: $695 - $755

Locations: Chinchilla | Bromelton


Delivery: Face-to-Face Practical Training

Dates: Call or enquire for up to date timetable


Prerequisites: None

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"Great experience and well worth doing."

- Bob Bareham

"RACQ Approved"

"had a great and fun learning experience. the staff was helpful and they are RACQ approved.."

- Daniel Stevens

"Good trainign package"

"Good training package, delivered by a very experienced trainer"

- Phil Lacy

What You’ll Learn in the RIIVEH305F Course

Our training covers everything you need to operate and maintain a four-wheel drive vehicle safely, confidently, and professionally.

Theory Topics Covered

  • Prestart and post-operational checks, securing loads, and fault finding

  • Legal requirements, land access policies, and company procedures

  • Defensive driving techniques, including night driving and wet conditions

  • Journey management: fatigue, using GPS, convoy driving, and weather planning

  • Four-wheel drive systems: understanding 2WD vs 4WD, free-wheeling hubs

  • Hazard identification for on-road and off-road conditions

  • Vehicle recovery methods: sand mats, airbags, and winching

  • Emergency procedures and environmental considerations

Practical Training Sessions

  • Hands-on 4WD driving across sealed, unsealed, and off-road terrains

  • Emergency braking and hazard recovery techniques

  • Driving on uneven terrain, up and down hills, sand, mud, and rocks

  • Wheel changes on uneven ground

  • Vehicle recovery using winches, sand mats, and airbags

  • Basic vehicle maintenance: replacing fuses, light bulbs, battery charging, and jump-starting

Find Out Upcoming Course Dates

Send us a quick enquiry and we’ll send you available dates and answer any questions.

RIIVEH305F - Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
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