Driver Awareness Course
Course Overview:
The Driver Awareness Course is a Nationally Recognised Course that incorporates the unit of competency TLIC107C Drive Vehicles from the Transport and Logistics Training Package.
The course is recognised by Rio Tinto (Pilbara Iron) and Kellogg Joint Venture (Gorgan) as the Driving in a 4WD training course.
The course can be conducted in Sedans or 4WD, and when conducted in 4WD, teh course trains participants to drive a light commercial 4WD on prepared road surfaces, utilising 4WD when grip levels are appropriate.
Shawsett utilises researched road safety information to provide drivers with education in risk assessment techniques, and defensive driving exercises. The course combines a two-hour theory session with substantial on road driving sessions to reinforce the risk associated with driving, and provides valuable education on hazard recognition methods and practical driving skills to improve and encourage safe driving practices. Additionally the course can conclude with a session on basic roadside first aid, to ensure safe response to emergency incidents.
Course Duration and Conditions:
The Course is genarally a full day course and is run utilising a training session with excellent video demonstrations, followed by an on road practical drive through suburban, highway and gravel roads.
Rates are available based on individual attendance and group rates of up to 4 participants per one trainer.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for drivers requiring entry to Mining Sites, or agencies wishing to develop a safer driving culture, or employers who wish to improve or refresh safe driving knowledge, particularly for drivers that encounter country and gravel driving. |