Train with Four Wheel Drive Victoria
Four Wheel Drive Victoria (RTO 21605) offer a wide range of professional training within four wheel driving and chainsaw operation. As the peak body we know our stuff.
Learn how to 4wd safely and let your skills take you anywhere.
Learn skills you can rely on to get you through the tricky spots.
Our Courses
Check out the courses we have on offer. Both 4wding and chainsaw courses are our specialty. Offering accredited and non accredited training.
Accredited 4WD Training
FWPCOT3325 - Operate a 4WD Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to safely operate a four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads.
The unit applies to individuals who operate four wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.
FWPCOT3326 - Recover 4WD Vehicles
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use recovery equipment to recover four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.
The unit applies to individuals who recover four wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.
FWPCOT3329 - Perform Complex Four Wheel Drive Operations
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain. Difficult terrain has surface conditions that include frequent steeps and/or rocks, slippery or sandy track sections, and including possible water crossings.
The unit applies to individuals who operate four wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Individuals seeking to undertake this unit should have prior experience in operating four wheel drive vehicles on unsealed surfaces.
Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.
Accredited Chainsaw Training
FWPCOT2254 - Maintain Chainsaws
This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to maintain fuel or electrically powered hand-held chainsaws. The unit includes completing routine maintenance service as well as periodic maintenance servicing and chain sharpening.
The unit applies to individuals who maintain chainsaws for or as part of arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
FWPCOT2273 - Trim and Cut Felled Trees
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw, and complete operator maintenance.
For the purpose of this unit of competency, a felled tree is any tree or part thereof, including, but not limited to, a tree trunk, branch or limb that has fallen or has been felled and is laying on the ground in a bushland, plantation, forested or other setting, including parkland, roadways and urban areas.
The unit applies to individuals who trim and cut felled trees as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations. With the exception of minor forest produce, this unit does not apply to commercial harvesting operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.
FWPCOT3301 - Trim Trees Using a Pole Saw
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a fuel or battery powered pole saw to trim tree branches within safe height and angle limits.
The unit applies to individuals who operate pole saws to trim tree branches as part of arboriculture, forestry, agriculture, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Non - Accredited 4WD Training
Proficiency 4WD Training
Non accredited training that covers the following topics:
- Driving in different terrain types
- Water crossing
- Safe accent and descent techniques
- Kinetic recoveries
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