Driver Skills Australia have been delivering training on mine sites in Australia for over 15 years.

Our team of trainers are experienced professionals who will make your training experience enjoyable and effective.

With training available anywhere in Australia, Please contact us for more information on your specific requirements.

Some of our current customers include -

• BHP Nickel West - Leinster WA 
• RIO TINTO - Argyle Diamond Mine WA 
• RIO TINTO - Tom Price WA 
• CLIFFS NATURAL RESOURCES -WA 
• LGL GOLD / NEWCREST - Bundaberg QLD 
• OZMINERALS - Promminent Hill SA 
• NACAP - QLD 
• PEAK GOLD MINES - Cobar, NSW 

Summary of courses available include but are not limited to -

DSA 1 Day Defensive 4WD Course - Includes defensive driving (gravel driving) and an introduction to 4WD operation.

DSA 2 Day Defensive and 4WD Course - Comprehensive course designed to cover defensive driving in mine environments and operation off road including recovery.

Trailer Towing - DSA can deliver a trailer towing course that can be included or delivered separately.

Following nationally recognised units are avaialble

• PMASUP236B Operate Vehicles in the field  
• TLIC3607B Apply Safe Driving Behaviours 
• TLIC107C Drive Vehicle 
• RIIVEH305A - Coming soon 
• RIIVEH205A - Coming soon

DSA 1 Day Defensive / 4WD Course

Summary - This course is ideal for drivers operating 4WD's for work or pleasure.

Includes defensive driving, basic 4WD operation and recovery equipment.

Knowledge Covered

· Concentration and Attitude
· Risk Taking Behaviour
· Fatigue Awareness and Time Management
· Effects of Speed
· Vehicle Loading
· Trip Management
· Road Law
· Alcohol Awareness
· Drug Awareness
· Common Crash Scenarios
· Safety in the car
· Driving Position
· Steering Techniques
· System of Vehicle Control
· Braking Systems
· Tyres
· Emergency Procedures
· Defensive Driving Techniques
· 4WD Systems and Operation
· Soft Sand / Water and Mud Driving Conditions
· Inclines and Declines
· Recovery Equipment

Skills Covered

· Emergency Stop on hard road surface various speeds.
· Emergency Stop on gravel road surface at various speeds.
· Operation on soft sand/mud
· Operating on off road tracks
· Safely climbing and descending
· Using recovery equipment
· Optional - River / Water crossing

Outcomes

At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate -

· Ability to identify and avoid hazards on the road
· Apply emergency braking techniques on and off road
· Apply defensive driving techniques
· An understanding of the effects of Alcohol / Drugs / Fatigue
· An understanding of correct tyre pressures and when to alter them
· Apply correct four wheel drive techniques off road
· Be able to safely operate recovery equipment

Drivers will use their own vehicle during the practical components of this course (must be registered and subject to basic safety checks). All relevant road laws must be adhered to at all times.

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DSA 2 Day Defensive and 4WD Course

Summary - This course caters for drivers that are new to 4WD operation or want to gain confidence in a variety of conditions and recovery equipment.


The course can include practical driving experience in -

· Gravel Roads (Smooth) and/or Sealed Roads (Wet)
· Sandy / Desert Roads / River Crossings (Where possible)
· Off Road Operation (Hi-Low Range Operation over a variety of terrain)
· Vehicle recovery


Optional Content (subject to client requirements)

· Vehicle Pre-Start Checks
· Basic Maintenance
· Road Side Repairs (including tyre changing)
· Battery Jump Start
· Vehicle Loading
· Trip Planning and Management
· Vehicle Monitoring
· Communications and Emergency Procedures


Theory components can include (in addition to the standard Defensive 4WD Courses)

· Night Driving
· Vehicle Dynamics
· Trailer Operation
· Fault Reporting

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