VHNZ currently have funding through Primary ITO for this two-day course.

If you do not hold the units for this course, and wish to apply for funding purposes, a training agreement must be signed by the learner, their employer and PrimaryITO.

You will need to complete the Training Agreement and provide ID at least two weeks prior to the course start date. All forms of ID are accepted including NZ Drivers Licences. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you need to provide a copy of your passport and relevant documents i.e., VISA or Residency.

Candidates must be New Zealand or Australian Citizens or Residents and must be working in a primary industry or pest control environment.

Funding is available until the 31 December 2022 through the NZ Governments Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). Training will not commence until enrolment and funding is confirmed by PrimaryITO. You are not eligible for Primary ITO funding for this course if you are already enrolled in a Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) funded course or programme. 

Contact a VHNZ representative if you have any questions or would like to book this funded training. 

Purpose

The aim of this course is to produce an operator that can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes for 4WD driving in an off road environment in the workplace.

This course enables the individual to drive a 4WD effectively and safely over varied terrain as would be required in most off road workplaces.

The trainee will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver of a 4WD with emphasis on accident prevention.

A full class one licence is required to participate on this course.

Note: You will need to supply your own 4WD for the training

Duration:

The one day course option is for refresher training, or for those who can provide documented proof of some form of prior off road driving experience or training, and who require the off road elements of driver training only. To book on the one day course you are required to have experience and skills on the outcomes listed in line with the NZQA unit standards. 

Trainees that book on the one day course will be required to provide evidence of experience in the form of logbooks, manager’s attestations and/or other verification. This evidence must be presented prior to the course or on the first day of the course.

The two day off road only course option is for those with no prior off road driving experience. The extra day allows a wider spread of off road situations to be covered including some basic vehicle recovery tuition. This course optimises the off road driving experience phase. 

The two day course option with on road element: This course covers all the off road content but with the addition of an on-road element covering 4wd specific driving thought processes, legal requirements and road code revision, loading considerations and a practical driving element  specific to driving a light 4wd vehicle in the workplace.

NZQA Unit Standards

17976  Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment

17978  Operate a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment 

*Optional Unit Standard

20848  Demonstrate knowledge of and skills for driving a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle on-road 

*If you require the optional unit standard please contact us. 

Pre-requisites:

US 17978 pre-requisite: You will require a Full Class 1 driver licence held for a minimum of twelve months.

US 20848 pre-requisite: Minimum of a Restricted Class 1 driver licence.less