About PNL 4WDriving

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for the provision of first aid to a casualty in a remote or isolated area and their management over an extended period of time until medical assistance or evacuation of the casualty occurs.

Are you having trouble with all or some of the units in the TAE40116 Cert IV? Rest assured, the TAE Cert IV is not simple to complete. With 10+ years experience in Training and Assessment, PNL 4WDriving can assist you to understand what you need to do and work one-on-one to get you through. 

This course covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and use the appropriate range, gear and techniques to drive a four wheel drive vehicle through and over a variety of terrain types including operations over rugged terrain and water crossings. This course also includes the application of basic vehicle recovery techniques and maintenance. The course involves performing complex 4×4 operations in a variety of work settings.

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct four wheel driving skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating instructional four wheel driving sessions to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently in four wheel driving activities.

This course applies to leaders working autonomously as four wheel drive instructors or program managers. This may include those working for private four wheel drive schools or clubs and are responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating four wheel drive programs and activities in varied terrain. This will require contingency planning for complex, non-routine situations.

This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education and adventure providers, volunteer groups, non-profit organisations and government agencies.

This course teaches how to safely and efficiently operate and maintain a chainsaw. No more worries when a fallen tree blocks your path. You will learn to assess a fallen tree and see where the compression and tension stresses are. Most importantly, you can then decide whether you will open the track or report it to the authorities. If clearing the tree is beyond your training and abilities, it is always better to be safe than be sorry.

This course involves trimming and cutting felled trees with a chainsaw in a variety of work settings including forest, agriculture, domestic, local council and emergency services environment, as relevant to the units.

The Winching Course is a 1 Day course held after the 2 Day Intermediate 4WDrive & Recovery Course.It includes the winching unit devoted to the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate recovery of a four wheel drive vehicle using advanced techniques and equipment such as a recovery or snatch strap, winch and jack in difficult terrain conditions.

Do you regularly tow a trailer, caravan or other vehicle? Ensure that your tow vehicle and trailer or other vehicle are correctly set-up, level and balanced before heading off.

This course covers the competence required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer and includes identification and confirmation of work requirement, preparation for work, safe driving, manoeuvring and parking trailer, disconnecting the trailer from the tow vehicle and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation.

The work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing their own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment.

The PNL 4WDriving Advanced 4WDriving Course is a 3-day event and includes an evening session the 1st & 2nd day.  This course enhances the 4WD skills gained in the Intermediate 4WDrive & Recovery Course and teaches advanced vehicle driving and recovery skills.

This course describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select and use the appropriate range, gear and techniques to drive a four wheel drive vehicle through and over more difficult terrain types and water crossings. This course also includes the skills needed to coordinate recovery of a 4WD vehicle using advanced techniques and equipment such as a recovery or snatch strap, winch and jack. This course includes the performance of maintenance and minor repairs on four wheel drive vehicles.