This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating a tractor in the beach environment. All members that operate a tractor must obtain this award prior.
All clubs: Please seek advice from your Lifesaving Services Coordinator regarding required permission from your local council to hold vehicle inductions (Note: we are aware that some Councils to do require permission).
Introduction:
Target Audience:
PRE-REQUISITES
For vehicles under 4.5 tonnes an open licence is required relevant to the transmission type for the vehicle.
Vehicles over 4.5 tonnes require a specific grade of licence.
All candidates will need to comply with the Qld Transport licencing requirements for the vehicle you are using.
Check individual club insurance policies for restrictions eg. age, licence types etc.
Learning Outcomes:
Risk factors and Safety considerations.
Fundamentals of Tractors – Systems – Preparation and Maintenance.
Sand Driving techniques, Strategies and extraction methods.