Despite the fact that winter is finally in the air, the African Offroad Academy crew in Cape Town decided to schedule a formal accredited 4x4 Driver Training weekend on 16/17 July 2011. It might be cold and miserable outside, but we're not sissies, we can do it in the rain.
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There are still a limited number of seats avalable on this course, please contact me for more details, if you are interested. We have already got 17 Hilux4x4 members accredited, can we do a few more?
The learning program has been developed for the 4x4 & Off-Road vehicle operator who wishes to obtain a formal accredited certificate of competence for off-road driver skills on a nationally accepted Unit Standard 254135.
Additional InformationTHE LEARNING PROGRAMME
This learning program is based on and approved on Unit Standard 254135 - apply the techniques for operating four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, in on-road and off-road conditions.
LEVEL/CREDITS
The competent learner will be credited on the National Learner Record Database with: NQF level 3 Credits 4
ASSUMED LEARNING
It is assumed that the learner assessed on this unit standard will be in possession of a code A, B or EB driver license.
DURATION
2 Day (Weekend)
COST
R1500.00
INCLUDES:
Facilitation day
- Access and use of approved training facility.
- Facilitation by a trained accredited instructor.
- Approved learning material.
- Refreshments and lunch.
Assessment Day
- Access and use of approved training facility.
- Assessment by a trained accredited assessor.
- Approved assessment material.
- Refreshments.
- Proof of competence.
- The successful learner will receive:
- Accredited Certificate of Competence
- Cloth logo
- AOA Peak Cap
EXCLUDES:
This does not include the use of an off-road vehicle and fuel.
Vehicles are available at additional cost and prior arrangement.
Overnight accommodation and camping can be arranged at an additional cost.
TOPICS COVERED
- Minimise the impact of your 4x4 and Off-Road Activities on the Environment
- 4x4 Vehicle Configurations
- 4x4 Accessories and Equipment
- Recovery Equipment and Safe Recovery Procedures
- Safe Driving Techniques on Different Surfaces
- Tyres and Tyre Pressures
- Practical Demonstrations
TRAINING TEAM
Your Training team consists of:
- Thys de Jager (Instructor),
- Dirk Theron (Instructor),
- Anton Ferreira (Assessor).
VENUE
The 4x4 Co - Training Center
C/O Adam Tas and Papegaairand
Stellenbosch