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.
Next course available in November 2024
Theory - Tuesday 12th November, 2024
Practical - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November, 2024
Theory conducted via ZOOM and practical meeting location Federation Park, Darley 3340
Cost - $950.00 per student
To enrol please click here.
This is an accredited course which combines the following 3 units of competency
- FWPCOT3325 Operate a 4wd on unsealed roads
- FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle
- FWPCOT3329 Perform complex 4x4 operations
The course covers the following topics:
- Basic understanding of four wheel drive vehicles and their technical aspects
- Four wheel driving techniques
- Recovery techniques including:
- winching with an electric winch
- using a hand operated manual winch
- recovery with traction aids
- Driving in a range of terrain
- Water crossings
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 (
RTO 21605
