Premium 4WD & Defensive Driving Course

This one-day Premium 4WD Training course delivers a comprehensive blend of off-road 4WD skills and defensive driving techniques, designed for personnel operating vehicles in occupational and remote environments.

The course prepares participants to safely travel long distances on gravel and unsealed roads, with a strong focus on defensive driving principles, hazard awareness, and emergency braking techniques. Trainees will also develop practical skills in basic vehicle recovery, ensuring they can respond appropriately to common off-road and workplace driving scenarios.

By combining rough terrain driving, gravel road safety, and defensive driving strategies, this course equips participants with the confidence, knowledge, and practical capability to operate 4WD vehicles safely and responsibly in demanding conditions.

Learning Outcomes
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RIIVEH305F Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
RIIVEH201E: Operate a Light Vehicle
TLIC1051: Operate Commercial Vehicle

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
Environmental issues relating to 4WD usage
4WD systems both Part-Time and Full-Time and all related functions regarding both high range & low range use
Factors relating to mechanical issues with inappropriate use of 4WD features
Pre-departure checks and the required actions for identified deficiencies
Driving through rough rugged terrain, deep water ruts, steep and loose terrain safely
Using spotters and identifying route selection
Water crossing safety
Factors relating to correct tyre pressures in varying terrain
Safe use of recovery equipment
Identifying correct recovery points
Select navigation equipment
Correct scanning techniques & fatigue management
Identifying risk factors
Driving and braking techniques on hardtop surfaces
Correct and safe driving techniques for gravel roads
Emergency braking on gravel roads or loose surfaces
Electronic safety features
Vehicle housekeeping including load restraints
Report or perform minor repairs
Demonstrate safe change of a wheel *NOTE eLearning ONLY*
Maintain and/or update vehicle records
Wildlife Hazards
Defensive Driving techniques
Load safety techniques

Assessment and Delivery Methods
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E-learning, face-to-face and practical vehicle training.

Bellevue Training Centre

77A Great Eastern Hwy

Bellevue WA 6056

(08) 9461 2300

Premium 4WD & Defensive Driving Course

Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
9 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	13	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
11 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	1	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
16 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	7	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
18 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	20	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
23 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	11	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
25 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	15	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
30 March 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	15	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE
Date	Time	Location	Available Spaces	Cost $
1 April 2026	08:00 am - 03:30 pm	BELLEVUE	15	$550.00	Student Enrol	Employer Enrol
Voucher Type
Premium Group Defensive Driving and Off Road Terrain	PURCHASE