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PMASUP236 – Operate vehicles in the field

Vehicle Operations — Recovery & Road Transport

Develop field driving capability across varied terrain, including route planning, vehicle checks, communications and safe operation in remote areas.

Course Overview

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and operate vehicles and related equipment in field environments, including driving across a variety of terrains and maintaining communication with a base station. Participants learn to plan the journey, confirm routes and access requirements, conduct daily vehicle checks, maintain fuel and lubricant levels, manage minor issues, and apply safe driving practices aligned to workplace procedures. Training supports safer field vehicle operation for pipeline patrol, remote inspection and similar field-based activities.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 to 2 days, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

PMASUP236 – Operate vehicles in the field


Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for workers who operate vehicles in remote or field environments, including pipeline, utilities, inspection, maintenance and operations technician roles.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Participants must hold a current driver’s licence suitable for the vehicle being used. Workplace authorisation and site requirements may apply.
Language, literacy and numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: Suitable outdoor PPE may be required for practical sessions. A device with internet access is required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical field driving activities, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical demonstration of field driving tasks, including vehicle checks, route planning, hazard controls, communication procedures and reporting aligned to the unit outcomes.

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for PMASUP236 – Operate vehicles in the field. A valid USI is required prior to certification issuance.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.