We have a new training website! Check it out here: FWDV Training
Four Wheel Drive Victoria has over thirty years of driver training experience. Our 3 unit accredited 4wding course is designed to take a driver of any skill to a 4wder who can comfortably tackle a large range of offroad terrain, safely traverse up and down steep hills, including how to safely stop and start on hills, recover 4wd vehicles using both recovery straps and winches and safely drive through water crossings. Four Wheel Drive Victoria follow and train to the motto of ‘Driving in a Sustainable Environment’, making sure to teach techniques to help preserve and look after the environment we all love.
Courses running weekly, check out our new website: FWDV Training
Accredited 4wd training courses consist of the below Nationally Accredited units
- FWPCOT3325 Operate a 4wd on unsealed roads
- FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle
- FWPCOT3329 Perform complex 4x4 operations
To learn more click here: 4WD Accredited 4x4 Training
To see upcoming dates or book in click here: 4WD Accredited Training - Book in
Instructors are fully trained and experienced in all popular four wheel drive makes and models as well as newer electronic vehicle technologies.
Candidates who are assessed competent in the unit requirements will be award a Statement of Attainment.
To learn about the differences between an accredited and non-accredited course please view our student handbook for a breakdown by clicking here.
Corporate customers: Please contact our RTO, Operations and Compliance Manager, Daniel Whitby (
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Non accredited 4wd training
We also run a non accredited version of our 4wd training. Please note as this is non accredited version of the training you do not receive a Statement of Attainment at the end of the course, only a Certificate of Participation and you will not be competent in any units as a result of this training. This training is aimed at those who wish to gain 4wding skills and knowledge without the need of formal accredited training. You still receive a high level of training.
You will learn the following topics.
- Basic vehicle maintenance and pre start checks
- Safe hill navigating techniques
- Water Crossing
- Vehicle Technology
- Ruts
- Picking Your Line
- Kinetic Recoveries
- Self Recovery
- Protecting the Environment When 4WDing
To learn more click here: 4WD Proficiency 4x4 Training
To see upcoming dates or book in click here: 4WD Proficiency Training - Book in
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