Advanced 4WD Recovery & Sand Driving

The Advanced 4WD Recovery and Sand course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to tackle challenging off-road conditions safely and confidently. The program covers all stages of preparation and operation, beginning with pre-journey planning, pre-departure checks, and the actions required to address any identified vehicle deficiencies. Participants will develop advanced driving techniques for soft sand, steep inclines, and boggy terrain, along with the ability to select safe and environmentally responsible routes. The course also focuses on convoy procedures, load restraint, seating posture, and safe working practices, including identifying danger zones during recovery operations. Learners will perform advanced recovery methods involving multiple straps and equipment, winch recoveries using ground anchors or trees, and gain hands-on experience with snatch blocks, Hi-Lift jacks, exhaust jacks, and traction boards. The program also includes tyre pressure management, equipment selection, and water crossing preparation and safety, ensuring participants are fully prepared for real-world 4WD recovery challenges.

Learning Outcomes
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FWPCOT3326 : Recover four wheel drive vehicle
FWPCOT3329 : Perform complex four wheel drive operations

Entry Requirements
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All driver participants are required to hold a valid Australian or international drivers licence.

Learning Activities
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Pre-Journey planning
Pre-Departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies
Convoy procedures
Driving in soft boggy terrain, steep inclines and declines and soft sand driving techniques
Choosing suitable routes to safely traverse with minimal environmental impact
Advanced techniques requiring track maintenance and wheel placement
Perform stall-start, forward and reverse key starts, and brake starts
Load restraint
Seating posture
Safe working practices and identification of danger zones when performing vehicle recoveries in difficult terrain
Advanced recovery involving more than 1 strap and/or equipment
Identifying suitable attachment points for recovery of vehicle/s
Winch recovery using ground anchor points or trees (Electric Winch)
Demonstration of snatch blocks to gain mechanical advantage
Use of a Hi-Lift jack, Exhaust jack and traction boards
Working with tyre pressures and equipment selection
Water Crossing preparation and safety

Assessment and Delivery Methods
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Face-to-face and practical vehicle training.

Bellevue Training Centre

77A Great Eastern Hwy

Bellevue WA 6056

(08) 9461 2300

Advanced 4WD Recovery & Sand Driving

Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
6 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	0	$495.00	Fully Booked	Fully Booked
Voucher Type
Grp3 - Off-Road Soft Terrain Driving & Advanced Recovery Course	Fully Booked

Designed for commercial drivers operating in remote and coastal environments, this course focuses on sand driving and advanced off-road recovery techniques required when operating 4WD vehicles in soft sand and dune terrain.

Participants will develop practical skills in snatch strap recoveries, winching operations, the use of recovery boards, and self-recovery techniques, with a strong emphasis on correct setup, communication, and safety procedures. The course also covers tyre pressure selection and management to suit soft sand conditions, vehicle load, and terrain, along with driving techniques for soft sand and dune environments, including momentum control and safe route selection.

Environmental responsibility is reinforced throughout the course, including minimising track damage, protecting dune systems, and adhering to site and land-use requirements. This training is ideal for personnel who may be required to recover vehicles or operate in sandy, remote, or high-risk locations, building confidence, competence, and safe recovery practices in real-world conditions.