Public safety agencies often need to access difficult terrain using off-road vehicles for a range of tasks. When the conditions get tough, these vehicles can become stuck so safe and timely recovery skills can be the matter between life and death.
CorePass® Off-Road Vehicle Recovery is designed to equip responders with the essential knowledge and skills required for safe and effective recovery of off-road vehicles. This comprehensive quality assured assessment covers both theoretical principles and practical applications, ensuring operators are well-prepared for various recovery situations.
Syllabus
- Identify principles of vehicle recovery and associated risks
- Describe various recovery equipment
- Explain vehicle attachment points importance
- Discuss terrain-specific recovery techniques
- Identify legal and safety considerations
- Assess situations and select appropriate methods
- Set up and operate recovery winches
- Apply traction board and strap techniques
- Operate high-lift jacks safely
- Implement safety measures for operations
- Identify suitable anchor points
- Perform team-based recovery operations
- Utilize ground anchors effectively
- Execute environment-specific recovery techniques
- Conduct post-use equipment inspections and maintenance
Audience
- Firefighters
- Park rangers
- Civil protection
- State Emergency Services
- Contractors
- Four Wheel Drive enthusiasts
- Community Emergency Response Teams
- Farmers
Candidates must demonstrate skills consistently with approved references such as the text The Total Approach to Getting Unstuck Offroad.
For candidates seeking certification for related competencies, IPSQA offers a range of other certification products including:
- IPSQA Certificate in Public Safety (Emergency Vehicle Operator)
- IPSQA CorePass® Wildfire Awareness
- IPSQA CorePass® Public Safety Radio
- IPSQA CorePass® Confined Space Awareness
- IPSQA CorePass® Height Safety I/II
- IPSQA CorePass® INSARAG First Responder
- IPSQA CorePass® Community Emergency Response
- IPSQA CorePass® First Aid I-IV (Basic to Advanced)
- IPSQA CorePass® Workplace Fire Suppression I
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Further information
Contact us or your local Accredited Testing Centre for further information.