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With the view of offering the most extensive and BEST value for money Off-Road 4x4 training course in Southern Africa the Four Wheel Drive Club of Southern Africa (FWDCSA) has decided to combine the Driver Training and Recovery courses presently offered into one exciting "Off-Road Advanced Driver Training Course" experience. This course will cover every aspect of the SAQA unit standards 254135 & (254154) as agreed to by the industry and Government. From January 2010 this course will afford the trainee a registration at DEAT and a certificate that will authorise entry into the so-called "Sensitive Area Trails".
All experienced off-road drivers with proof of previous successfully completed Off-Road Training do not have to redo the above course but should apply for and pass a separate "Recognition of Prior Learning" (RPL) course that will be offered to all 4x4 owners. This course is known as the "RPL Off-Road Driver Training Certification Course"
Some exciting news about 4x4 off-road driver training
The unit standards have been finalised and registered and the FWDCSA has been approved as an "Accredited off-road driver training provider". We are in the process of training assessors and moderators as required by the necessary SETA'S.
The new Driver Training Course will have the following benefits:
1. The course will now be held over a weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be spent completing the most exciting Driver Training course offered in the country. As it is in YOUR interest to ensure "Quality Training" Good knowledge and skills transfer we DO NOT want to rush anything.
2. This course will be limited to 12 Vehicles ONLY so book and pay early to avoid disappointment.
Course Investment
NB! Non club member partners participating in the theoretical part of the course only, have to pay 50% of the course investment. CLUB MEMBER partners have FREE access. Cancellations will incur a 50% penalty fee for any refunds.
Due to time constraints and course layout, partners are NOT able to drive on the day. Only participating Drivers and their partners THAT HAVE PAID the course investment in full will be allowed to participate in the course. Children under 18 years of age have FREE access.
Investments include
1. TWO full comprehensive theoretical and practical training days
2. FREE & Safe camping facility with electricity point (Where available)
3. FREE AAWDC OFF-ROAD unit standard instruction manual
4. FREE "One Person" Braai pack for Saturday night
5. FREE Braai Facilities
6. FREE Coffee and Rusks on Sunday morning
7. FREE Sun cap
Bookings
Please book with the club office on fwdcsa@icon.co.za
NB! PAYMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS SHOULD BE MADE ON THE SAME DATE AS THE APPLICATION DATE OR AT LEAST (7) SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO TRAINING DATE. DO NOT FORGET YOUR SURNAME AND THE LETTERS "D/T" ON YOUR PAYMENT CONFIRMATION.
E-mail to Kim at fwdcsa@icon.co.za or fax it to 0866-955-617
Overview for: SATURDAY TRAINING at BASE4
Overview for: SUNDAY TRAINING at Base4
Meeting at Clubhouse at 16H00 to finalise documentation and issue FWDCSA certificates.
Course Time Schedule
Saturday
08h00 to 11h00
11h00 to 12h30 Practical (Three Groups of Four vehicles)
12H30 to 13H00 Lunch (Not Supplied)
13H10 to 14H00 On-road convoy driving to Hennops
14H00 to 16H30 Trail Drive at Hennops (In groups with an Instructor)
16H30 to 17H00 Convoy drive back to Base4
17H00 to 19H00 Set up camp for evening
19H00 to Late Free Braai with day's discussion (Bring own salads and drinks)
SUNDAY
07h00 Free Coffee and Rusks available at Club house
08H00 to 08H30 Written Test at Club house
08H30 to 12H30 Practical - Recovery Product Inspection and Training
12H30 to 13H00 Lunch (Not Supplied)
13H00 to 16H30 Trainee Assessment and Structured Interviews.
16H45 to 17H00 Certificates and Trainer Assessments.
Please note that it is the policy of the Four Wheel Drive Club that drinking and driving do NOT mix.
What to bring with you
Camping Equipment for Saturday Night *
Sun
Block*
Refreshments for daily consumption *
Hat*
Windbreaker / Rain
Coat*
Medical Kit*
Recovery Equipment (if available)
Tyre Pressure Gauge*
Fire extinguisher/s*
Preparing your Vehicle
Remove drop Plates
Remove Bicycle Racks
Remove all loose objects
Inform Insurance Company
Remove side steps/rails if possible
NB! Copy of Driver's License is a must*
NB! Copy of ID Document is a must*
NB! Enough bottled water for use at Hennops*
NB! Items marked with * are essential.
Participants NOT wanting to camp on Saturday night may return on
Sunday morning by at least 07h30
RPL Courses will from February be held on the last Sunday of a month running concurrently with the recovery course. Costs presently are R275 made up as follows. R175 for DEAT and R100 for the assessor. It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Everything you have learned in driver training and recovery is assessed:
As a rule, the courses are held on the last Saturday of each month. Check
the driver training dates here.
All courses begin at 08h00 sharp and finish at 16h30 - 17h00
The driver training course is held at the club's property,
John Middleton
Driver Training Portfolio
083-257-8451
mwjohnmi@mweb.co.za
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