4WD Training

Do you drive a 4WD for work or pleasure?

 

Do you want to know how to get the most out of your new 4WD - in the bush or at the beach?

 

DSA's team of professional instructors will have you looking like an expert!

 

Regular 4WD courses run Australia Wide - contact us now for information on how we can help you get the most out of your 4WD safely.

 

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Introduction

 

DSA are specialists in providing professional 4WD and Mine Site Training.

 

Below is a selection of the courses provided -

 

·         Recreational 4WD – Beach

·         Recreational 4WD – Forest

·         Mine Site 4WD – Gravel / Surface operations

·         Mine Site 4WD – Underground operations

·         Mine Site 4WD – Off site (Advance 4WD operations)

·         Mine Site 4WD – Recovery, Mechanical and Survival training

DSA provides 2 and 3 Star courses for BHP Minex Drivers - Please contact DSA for more information.

 

 

Venue – Training can be provided Australia wide at one of our approved venues or at your site. Click here for up-coming courses.

 

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DSA 1 Day Defensive 4WD Course - TLIC2507B

(This is ideal for drivers operating 4WDrives for work for pleasure. Includes basic introductions to

4WD operation and recovery equipment. Can satisfy BHP Minex 2 Star)

 

Knowledge Covered

 

·         Concentration and Attitude

·         Risk Taking Behaviour

·         Fatigue Awareness and Time Management

·         Effects of Speed

·         Vehicle Loading

·         Trip Management

·         Road Law

·         Alcohol Awareness

·         Drug Awareness

·         Common Crash Scenarios

·         Safety in the car

·         Driving Position

·         Steering Techniques

·         System of Vehicle Control

·         Braking Systems

·         Tyres

·         Emergency Procedures

·         Defensive Driving Techniques

·         4WD Systems and Operation

·         Soft Sand / Water and Mud Driving Conditions

·         Inclines and Declines

·         Recovery Equipment

 

Skills Covered

 

·         Emergency Stop on hard road surface various speeds.

·         Emergency Stop on gravel road surface at various speeds.

·         Operation on soft sand/mud

·         Operating on off road tracks

·         Safely climbing and descending

·         Using recovery equipment

·         Optional – River / Water crossing

 

Outcomes

 

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate -

 

·         Ability to identify and avoid hazards on the road

·         Apply emergency braking techniques on and off road

·         Apply defensive driving techniques

·         An understanding of the effects of Alcohol / Drugs / Fatigue

·         An understanding of correct tyre pressures and when to alter them

·         Apply correct four wheel drive techniques off road

·         Be able to safely operate recovery equipment

Drivers will use their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times.

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DSA 2 Day Defensive 4WD Course - PMASUP236A / 3 STAR

 (This course is ideal for drivers that need are new to 4WD operation or want to gain confidence in a variety of conditions and recovery equipment. Complies with BHP Minex 2 and 3 STAR Licence *may require an additional day - please contact DSA for information)

 

Introduction

 

This new course has been designed to provide a more extensive amount of skills and knowledge to safely operate a 4WD and is designed to comply with requirements outlined by many organisations including BHP Minerals Exploration and Western Australian Government Departments (Goldfields/Esperance areas).

 

The course can include practical driving experience in -

 

·         Gravel Roads (Smooth)

·         Sandy / Desert Roads (Where possible)

·         Sealed Roads (Wet)

·         Off Road Operation (Hi-Low Range Operation over a variety of terrain)

·         Basic vehicle recovery

 

The course also includes practical experience with

 

·         Vehicle Pre-Start Checks

·         Basic Maintenance

·         Road Side Repairs (including tyre changing)

·         Battery Jump Start

·         Vehicle Loading

·         Trip Planning and Management

·         Vehicle Monitoring

·         Communications and Emergency Procedures

 

Theory components can include (in addition to the standard Defensive 4WD Courses)

 

·         Night Driving

·         Vehicle Dynamics

·         Trailer Operation

·         Fault Reporting

 

The main difference with this course compared to the one day course – is the available time to cover items in detail and allow practical demonstrations. It is suggested that this course is a minimum for drivers new to 4WD vehicles and/or operating in remote areas.

 

 

 

 

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