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VTP545 4WD Recovery Course

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

PRIMARY INDUSTRY

Occupation Type

Conservation Officer

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: Currently not available as either an apprenticeship or traineeship.

This short course covers:

Driving on unsealed roads and general vehicle safety
Tackling uneven and difficult terrain including sand, mud and water
Recovering a bogged vehicle

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Casuarina Katherine Remote
Duration	1 day *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Face-to-face *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	Please contact the delivery team for further information.

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VTP545 4WD Recovery Course - 2026

Accreditation
This is a non-award course and a Statement of Attainment will be issued for nationally recognised units of competency successfully completed.

Locations and Study Mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Casuarina, Katherine, Remote
Study Mode: On campus

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into VTP545 4wd Recovery Course candidates must hold a current Autralian provisional driver's licence or above.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Students are supplied with learning resources for this unit.

Duration
Estimated completion time: year/s

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.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Agriculture and Rural Operations
Location: Katherine Rural Campus
Phone: 08 8973 8311
Email: vet.agriculture@cdu.edu.au

Automotive and Mobile Plant
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5465 (ASP)
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

VET Environmental Studies
Location: Casuarina and Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7513
Email: vet.clm@cdu.edu.au