4.6. QLD 4WD INDUCTION

COURSE SUMMARY
This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating a 4WD vehicle in the beach environment. All members that operate a 4WD vehicle must obtain this award prior.

All clubs : Please seek advise from your Lifesaving Services Coordinator in relation to required permission from your local council to hold vehicle inductions (Note: we are aware that some Councils to do require permission).

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Risk factors and safety considerations
• Fundamentals of 4WD vehicles – systems, preparation & maintenance
• Sand driving techniques, strategies and extraction or recovery methods
• Trailer towing in sand, reversing and boat launching
• Practical competencies in 4WD use.
  

UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY
This award is currently not aligned to any nationally recognised units of competency.

PRE-REQUISITES
All candidates presented for this course must

• Must be minimum 17 years of age at date of assessment
• Must hold a current state driver’s licence relevant to vehicle transmission
• The licence must not be expired, suspended or cancelled.
• The licence can be provisional or open – NOT LEARNER
• Provisional licence holders must display relevant “P” Plates while operating the vehicle
• Provisional licence holders should be aware of any towing restrictions
• Check individual club insurance policies for restrictions eg. age, licence types etc.
  

FOOTWEAR

• It is advisable but not compulsory for candidates to be wearing firm footwear when undertaking training and assessment in this induction, but it is likely that in most circumstances of operation, operators will not be using footwear due to the sandy conditions and this is acceptable under normal operations.
  

EQUIPMENT FOR ASSESSMENT

• 4WD vehicle equipped for use as a mobile patrol vehicle
• Loaded Trailer as in normal operations
• Warning / visibility Cones
• Max Trax extraction Ladders
• Snatch Strap and shackles
• Sun Safe Clothing and suitable Footwear
  

• COURSE RESOURCES*
• SLSQ – 4WD PowerPoint Presentation
• SLSQ – 4WD Code of Conduct
• SLSQ – 4WD Vehicle Induction Workbook

Additional Paperwork – that may be required to be submitted:

• Probationary Trainer Observation Form – LOCATION: SLSQ APP > Training & Education > Education Forms
• Probationary Assessor Observation Form – LOCATION: SLSQ APP > Training & Education > Education Forms
  

WHO CAN TRAIN/ASSESS?
In Surf Life Saving Queensland, the following people can conduct a 4WD Induction course:

1. Hold the QLD 4WD Induction Training Officer award OR
2. Hold the Training Officer award and the 4WD induction award.
   

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace.
  

SKILLS MAINTENANCE/PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

• No annual Skills Maintenance check is required for this award.
• The 4WD Operator Induction Award will remain current as long as the pre-requisites mentioned above remain current.