This course is aimed at producing 4WD operators that can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes for all essential areas of the unit of competency covered under the full "best practice" guidelines for 4WD operations in the workplace. NZQA Unit Standards:
17976 - Demonstrate light knowledge of operating a four drive (4WD) vehicle in an off road environment (4 credits).
17978 - Operate a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off road environment (4 Credits)
Optional: 20848 - Demonstrate knowledge of and skills for driving a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle on-road (4 credits)
17673 - Drive a light motor vehicle check on a light motor vehicle, and start up and shut down procedure (4 credits)
17678 - Drive a light motor vehicle on an unsealed road or surfaces (3 credits)
17977 - Develop a plan for off-road light four wheel drive (4WD) driving (5 credits)
This course teaches the knowledge, skills, and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency covered under the best practice guidelines for Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) driving in the workplace. The course is targeted specifically for operators of LUVs used in the workplace and teaches trainees to ride effectively and safely over varied terrain. The trainee will be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver with strong emphasis on accident prevention. A high level of safe decision-making is also promoted as well as riding techniques that minimise negative environmental impact.
This practical course helps your team learn the skills and correct loading techniques required to ensure goods vehicles are loaded and secured safely. With a detailed focus on the legal requirements and loss reduction, our industry experienced trainers will provide practical demonstrations and hands on learning experiences to practice and complete:
- Planning considerations for the loading of a goods vehicle.
- Loading of a goods vehicle based upon designed plans.
- Restraining, securing, and protecting the load to reduce loss and ensure compliance.
- Unloading of the load from goods vehicle.
At the end of this scaffolding training course you will be able to: Demonstrate the knowledge of non-notifiable pre-fabricated scaffolding. Erect, alter, inspect and dismantle completed non-notifiable frame scaffolding up to five (5) meters in height. Undertaking and implementing a task analysis for the erection, use and dismantling of non-notifiable prefabricated frame scaffolding up to five meters in height.
At the end of this scaffolding training course you will be able to: Demonstrate the knowledge of non-notifiable pre-fabricated scaffolding. Erect, alter, inspect and dismantle completed non-notifiable pre-fabricated frame scaffolding up to five (5) meters in height. Undertake and implement a task analysis for the erection, use and dismantling of non-notifiable pre-fabricated frame scaffolding up to five meters in height. Select, use, care for and maintain hand tools and portable power tools. Safely use hand tools and portable power tools using for scaffolding.
Course attendees must hold a full class 1 driver licence. To do any combination of Wheels, Tracks or Rollers together will take approximately four hours. This course includes theory and practical components.
Course attendees must hold a full class 1 driver licence. To do any combination of Wheels, Tracks or Rollers together will take approximately four hours. This course includes theory and practical components.
People who complete this course will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of types of manual handling risks in the workplace. Describe injury risk reduction measures for manual handling in the workplace. Use safe manual handling practices with mechanical aids in the workplace.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: Prepare to lift and place regular loads with a mini-crawler crane. Sling a regular load with a mini-crawler crane. Lift and place regular loads. Travel a mini-crawler crane including inspection of crane and lifting equipment. Understand and completed documentation for crane travel. This course is based on industry best practice and based on the equipment on the work site and relevant company procedure.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: Configure and position a mobile crane. Use of ropes, reeving, hook block, hook and rigging equipment for lifting regular loads. Lift and place regular loads. Prepare mobile crane for road travel mode. Understand and complete documentation for crane travel. This course is based on industry best practice and based on the equipment on the work site and relevant company procedures.
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Code of Practice requires that employees are either sufficiently experienced to do their work safely or are supervised by an experienced person. In addition, employees must be adequately trained in the safe use of equipment in the place of work including protective clothing and equipment.

Additional training is available through the optional electives that include truck mounted, trailer mounted and vertical lift. These unit standards are offered as onsite training only.

Full and renewal course options can be selected based upon your specific requirements, Axiom Training recommends that a refresher is completed every three years.
Our moderator training course is designed to extend experienced assessors' skills and knowledge of assessment, and to prepare them to handle moderation tasks within your organisation. The course is customised to fit your needs and systems and can optionally lead on from our Assessor Training course.
Through this course, operators will understand and apply the principles of attaching, lifting, moving and placing loads using mobile plant.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: Describe key health and safety legislation, documentation that supports health and safety at work, and the role of the health and safety regulator. Describe key duties and the application if those duties in the workplace in accordance with health and safety legislation. Describe key roles in terms of worker participation and engagement in relation to the HSWA.