Program Overview

VTP545 4WD Recovery Course

The VTP545 4WD Recovery Course is a short course designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to recover a bogged four-wheel drive vehicle. The course covers topics such as driving on unsealed roads, general vehicle safety, and tackling uneven and difficult terrain, including sand, mud, and water.

Key Details

• Duration: This program is delivered over a period of 6 to 12 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode, and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.
• Intake: Intake information is not specified.
• Locations: The course is available in Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, and Remote locations.
• Entry Requirements: To gain entry into the VTP545 4WD Recovery Course, candidates must hold a current Australian provisional driver's license or above.
• Fees: The 2026 fees for the course are as follows:
  • Full Fee: $331.25
  • Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen.

Overview

The VTP545 4WD Recovery Course is a non-award course, and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognized units of competency successfully completed. The course is designed to help students improve a specific skill and will help them improve their career prospects, maintain currency in their field, or allow them to try out something completely new.

What Will I Study?

To achieve the vocational training program VTP545 - 4WD Recovery Course, a total of one (1) unit of competency must be completed as listed below. The total nominal hours for this training program are 25 hours. The course structure includes the following unit of competency: FWPCOT3326 - Recover four-wheel drive vehicle, with 25 hours of study required for completion of the unit of competency and the training program as a whole. Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of the course. The course is delivered face-to-face and may vary in duration depending on the location and study mode.

Course Details

• Accreditation: This is a non-award course, and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognized units of competency successfully completed.
• Location and Study Mode: Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources. The course is available on campus in Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, and Remote locations.
• Additional Information: The course falls under the sector of PRIMARY INDUSTRY, with industry groups including Agriculture and Rural Operations, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, and Tourism. Occupation types include Conservation Officer, and the area of study includes Agriculture and Rural Operations, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, and Tourism.

Why Study at CDU?

Charles Darwin University is a proud multi-sector university that is a leader in research and flexible study delivery. CDU is innovative, industry-relevant, and student-centered, with students at the heart of all that they do. Benefits of studying at CDU include smaller class sizes for more personalized attention, online learners receiving the same support as their on-campus peers, inclusive and welcoming learning environments, and deep connections with industry, businesses, and communities in the Northern Territory, across Australia, and beyond.