Eureka 4wd Training

Course Code: RIIVEH305A (Required by majority of mining companies) + many more.

Operate & Maintain a 4WD Vehicle

This course is designed for the Resources, Mining & Infrastructure Sector, and gives the relevant qualification required by many mine sites.
Cost: $425.00 per Student (1 Day + e-learning) if you or your staff have not got access to a computer, no problem, all competencies will still be covered in 1 day. A 4WD Vehicle with Low Range is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle. 

Students will spend over 90% of time in the field learning practical skills and techniques.   Learning activities consist of, but not limited to:

• Pre journey planning
• Environmental issues relating to 4wd usage
• 4wd Systems & all related functions regarding both High range & Low range use
• Route selection & convoy procedures
• Factors relating to mechanical issues with inappropriate use of 4wd features
• Load security (External & Internal) & correct driving posture
• Pre-departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies.
• Driving through rough rugged terrain, deep water ruts, very steep and loose terrain safely while minimising environmental damage.
• Stop stall key start recovery procedure.
• Single snatch strap recovery 
• Identifying correct recovery points

Course Code: TLIC107C

Drive A Vehicle

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to drive commercial and non commercial light vehicles (4WD) and cars safely, including the systematic, safe and efficient control of all vehicle functions.
$325.00 per Student (1 Day) 4WD Vehicle or 2WD vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you (please note, if you or your staff are going to work on a mine site a 4WD vehicle is required) maximum of 3 students per vehicle. 

Students will spend over 70% of class time in the field learning practical skills and techniques. Learning activities consist of, but not limited to: 

• Pre-departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies.
• Correct Seating Posture
• Correct scanning techniques & fatigue management
• Identifying risk factors
• Night Time driving safety awareness
• Safe driving factors relating to wildlife and livestock
• 4wd vehicle sytems and operation (Part-Time & Full-Time 4wd)
• Driving and braking techniques on hardtop surfaces
• Correct & Safe Driving techniques for gravel roads
• Emergency braking on gravel roads or loose surfaces
• Correct operation of ABS & Electronic stability programs
• Vehicle housekeeping including load restraints
• Driver Assessment on gravel and sealed road surfaces

Gravel Road Induction Program (GRIP)

Includes emergency braking practice & techniques on gravel roads. This 4WD Course is site specific and used on many mine sites.
$325.00 + $32.50 GST per Student (1 Day) 4WD Vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle. 

Course Code: SRODRV001B

Drive and Recover a 4WD Vehicle 

This 4WD Course gives the relevant qualification required by many mine sites.

$425.00 Per Student (1 Day + e-learning) 4WD Vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle.

Students will spend over 90% of class time in the field learning practical skills and techniques. Learning activities consist of, but not limited to: 

• Pre journey planning
• 4wd systems and correct operating procedures of both high & low range 4wd. (Part-Time & Full-Time 4wd)
• Identifying correct procedures in realition to Traction control & Electronic Stability Control (Where applicable)
• Pre-departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies
• Correct seating and driving posture
• Driving in rough terrain, deep water ruts and water crossings safely while minimising environmental damage
• Wheel placement techniques
• Stop stall key start recovery procedure
• Single snatch strap vehicle recovery
• Demonstrate correct procedures for joing 2 snatch straps
• Identifying suitable recovery points

Course Code: SRODRV002B

Drive A 4WD Vehicle In Difficult Terrain Using Advanced Techniques

1 Day Course - 4WD Vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle.

$425 Per Person (1 day)

This course is for experienced four wheel drivers who require the skills to drive in difficult terrain.  It is recommended (although not compulsory) that this course is scheduled concurrently with SRODRV003B.  All training for this course is completed in the field learning practical skills and techniques.   Learning activities consist of, but not limited to: 

• Pre journey planning
• Convoy procedures
• Pre-departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies.
• Maintenance and minor repairs to include safe use of a jack and changing a wheel.
• Driving in difficult terrain such as steep inclines and declines, cross slope driving involving irregular terrain, very rough rocky ground and slippery inclines /declines.
• Choosing suitable routes to safely traverse with minimal environmental impact.
• Advanced guidance techniques
• Advanced techniques requiring track maintanence & wheel placement
• Perform stall stop, forward and reverse key starts and hand brake starts. 
  
• Perform tyre puncture repairs (tubeless tyres)

Course Code: SRODRV003B

Co-ordinate Recovery of a 4WD Vehicle Using Advanced Techniques

1 Day Course - 4WD Vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle.

The above two courses are generally delivered together and are for more advanced 4WDriving. Vehicles need to fitted with recovery points and have sufficient ground clearance. *Pre requiste for this course is SRODRV001B*
$425.00 Per Student per day (2 days)

This course is designed for any personnel who are required to drive in difficult terrain and may be required to use advanced vehicle recovery gear or recovery techniques.  It is recommended (Although not compulsory) that this course is scheduled concurrently with SRODRV002B.  All training for this course is completed in the field learning practical skills and techniques.   Learning activities consist of, but not limited to: 

• Safe working practices and identification of danger zones when performing vehicle recoveries in difficult terrain with minimal environmental impact.
• Snatch strap recovery up a steep incline.
• Advanced recovery involving more than 1 Strap/equipment
• Identifying suitable attachment points for recovery of vehicle / vehicles
• Winch recovery using ground anchor points or trees (Electric & Hand Winch)
• Demonstration of snatch blocks to gain a 2 to 1 pulley system with both Hand & Electric winches
• Use of a Hi-lift jack and exhaust jack to include associated risk such as equipment failure, or the potential for vehicle roll over or sliding
• Working with tyre pressures to assist with vehicle recovery
• Advanced maintenance techniques required for equipment cleaning, cable rolling or greasing/oiling.

Course Code: TLIC2507B

Operate a 4WD Vehicle (formally TDTC2501A)

This course is very similar to SROODRV001B above and is suitable for anybody operating a 4WD light vehicle (LV) on a mine or construction site.
$425.00 per Student (1 Day) 4WD Vehicle is required for the course. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle available Eureka can provide one for you - maximum of 3 students per vehicle.

• Pre-Departure Checks
• Correct Seating Posture
• Correct scanning techniques
• Fatigue Management
• Operate a 4wd vehicle safely on hard surfaces
• Operate a 4wd vehicle safely on loose terrain
• Correct use of ABS & Electronic Stability Control functions
• 4wd Features including correct use of both High & Low range 4wd
• Mechanical factors relating to improper use of 4wd features
• Operate a 4wd vehicle over rugged terrain
• Operate a 4wd vehicle safely on steep slopes
• Environmental issues relating to off-road use
• 4wd Vehicle recovery techniques demonstrated
• Stall-Start recovery techniques demonstrated

For more information regarding course content or vehicle requirements please contact our very helpful & friendly office staff on 9497 5655