Course Name:
RIIVEH201D Operate A Light Vehicle
Course Type:
4WD Driver Training
Customised for Industry:
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a light vehicle in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Course Duration:
This driver training module is delivered over one 8-hour day.
Course Locations:
We can deliver the RIIVEH201D driver training course:
- at our two driver training facilities in:
- Yatala, Queensland
(between the Gold Coast and Brisbane) - Chinchilla, Queensland
(four hours north-west of Brisbane or four hours west of the Sunshine Coast).
- Yatala, Queensland
- Anywhere in Australia
Our training instructors are also able to travel to your site, anywhere in Australia, to teach the
RIIVEH201D Operate A Light Vehicle driver training course.
Course Pre-requisites:
Recognised driver’s licence or provisional car licence. Licensing, legislative, certification and regulatory requirements that apply to this driver training unit can vary between states, industry sectors and territories.
Training Dates:
This course is offered for group bookings (minimum numbers and days may apply). Please contact us to arrange a suitable date.
Course Cost:
Please contact our office for course pricing.
Accreditation:
RIIVEH201D is a nationally accredited driver training
(with the Australia Government – training.gov.au & Australian Skills Quality Authority).
Driven Training Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (40780)
(with the Australia Government – training.gov.au & Australian Skills Quality Authority).
Driven Training Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (40780)
RIIVEH201D – Course Structure
The RIIVEH201D four wheel drive driver training course consists of:
- 2 hours of classroom lessons
- 1 hour written exam
- 4 hours of practical lessons in a four wheel drive.
RIIVEH201D – Information Topics Covered
The topics covered in the theory lessons include:
- Legal requirements and company policy/procedure – land access
- Prestart/post operational checks – load security/fault finding
- Defensive driving techniques – night driving/animals/wet roads/environmental impacts
- Journey management – fatigue/communication
- Four-wheel drive systems
- On/off road driving techniques – hazard identification
Unit of competency: Here is the official government definition of what is covered in the RIIVEH201D driver training course.
RIIVEH201D – Practical Component
On the RIIVEH201D 4wd course you will undergo 4 hours of practical training in a 4×4 vehicle covering the following topics:
- Prestart/post operational checks – load security/fault repair
- Journey management
- Driving on public and unsealed roads – emergency braking/cornering.
- Adherence to road rules and company policy and procedures
- Changing a wheel
Training Packages that Include RIIVEH201D:
- RII – Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package
Training Qualifications that Include RIIVEH201D:
The RIIVEH201D is a required training component for the following qualifications:
- Certificate III in Civil Construction
- Certificate III in Resource Processing
- Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
- Certificate II in Cross Industry Operations
- Certificate II in Well Servicing Operations
- Certificate II in Drilling Operations
- Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
- Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations
- Certificate III & IV in Outdoor Leadership
- Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation



