Course Name:
PMASUP236 Operate Vehicles In The Field
Course Type:
4WD Driver Training
Course Description:
In this driver training course you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and operate vehicles, and related equipment, in order to drive across a variety of terrains. This course applies to drivers who are required to perform a daily check of their vehicle for damage, ensure that fuels and lubricant levels are maintained, effect minor repairs, prepare and maintain field equipment, and communicate with their base station. Includes recovery in the field.
Course Duration:
This driving training course is delivered over one 8-hour day (depending on ability and experience).
Course Locations:
We can deliver the PMASUP236 driving course:
- at either of our two driver training facilities in:
- Chinchilla, Queensland
(four hours west of the Sunshine Coast or four hours north-west of Brisbane). - Yatala, Queensland
(halfway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane)
- Chinchilla, Queensland
- Anywhere in Australia
Our training instructors can also travel anywhere in Australia, to your site, to teach your staff the PMASUP236 Operate Vehicles In The Field driver training course. There may be a Charge for Travel when time spent travelling both to and from training location is more than 1 hour in total, and where there are mobilisation and demobilisation costs.
Course Pre-requisites:
This course is for the experienced four wheel driver or those requiring a refresher course.
Drivers must have the appropriate class of driver’s licence. No other licensing, regulatory, certification and legislative requirements apply to this course.
Drivers must have the appropriate class of driver’s licence. No other licensing, regulatory, certification and legislative requirements apply to this course.
Training Dates:
This course is offered for group bookings. Minimum numbers and days may apply. Please contact our office to arrange a suitable date.
Course Cost:
Please contact our office for training prices.
Accreditation:
PMASUP236 is a nationally accredited driving course.Driven Training Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (40780)
PMASUP236 – Course Structure
The PMASUP236 four wheel drive driver training consists of:
- Sign-in and induction
- Classroom presentation and discussion
- Questionnaire
- Static practical lessons around the vehicle
- Hands-on lessons and assessment driving a 4WD vehicle
- There will be some self paced study.
PMASUP236 – Information Topics Covered
Topics covered in the theory lesson include:
- Defensive driving principles – night driving, animal management, wet roads
- Fatigue management
- Journey management – map reading
- Vehicle prestart checks and fault finding
- Vehicle safety systems
- Vehicle loading
- Cornering techniques
- Four-wheel drive systems – Off road driving hazards and techniques
- Vehicle recovery
Unit of competency: Here’s the official government definition of what the PMASUP236 driving course covers.
PMASUP236 – Practical Component
On the PMASUP236 driver training you will be participating in 4 hours of practical training in a 4WD vehicle covering the following areas:
- Prestart checks, load security, fault repair
- Wheel change
- How to hitch and unhitch a trailer
- Jump starting a vehicle
- Driving on public roads
- Driving on unsealed roads – emergency braking
- Off road driving – use of high and low 4×4, hazard awareness
- Vehicle recovery – snatch strap and winching techniques
Training Packages that Include PMASUP236:
- Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
- Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining
Training Qualifications that Include PMASUP236:
The PMASUP236 is a required training component for the following qualifications:
- Certificate III in Drilling Oil/Gas (Onshore)
- Certificate III in Drilling Operations
- Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
- Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
- Certificate IV in Process Plant Technology
More Driver Training Courses
See our other courses:
