Occupational Health & Safety: 4 Wheel Drive Course

For University Staff, Honours & Postgraduate Students Is a 2 day course for staff & students that are required to drive a vehicle off road for their research or studies. There is a charge which covers the vehicle use.

This consists of some basic theory (such as videos, vehicle maintenance, equipment use, etc) on the 1st morning and in the afternoon the sand driving exercise at Tims Thicket.  On the 2nd day, heading out east of Sawyers Valley for the whole day.  Depending on numbers and demonstrators there may be an additional vehicle for this day.
 
This course is recommended for any one going of a gazetted road (i.e. tracks, beach work, etc), but is also highly recommended for boat recoveries (causes less damage to the vehicle, burnt out clutches, etc ).
 
If you are keen to do this course for your safety whilst studying at Murdoch University, you'll need your supervisors authority, then please register your interest?

Number individuals needed for course to run: 6 - 14.