ToT: Armoured 4wd Operation (incl Advanced Driving Techniques) Course

:: Filed under Courses :: Duration: 12 Days

Our 12 day ToT course is designed for individuals who would like to deliver the OnCourse 4wd AV modules with respect to understanding 4wd operation, defensive driving, and advanced driving techniques.

• Comparison between soft and hard vehicles will be on-going throughout the training.
• Trainers who have successfully completed any of the OnCourse ToT’s can skip part one of the programme or take the full programme at a discounted price.

4wd Operation with respect to Armoured Vehicles Modules

• Deliver the 4wd Low Range Course with respect to: understanding what makes a 4wd vehicle off road capable; drive train systems; and application to operating in a harsh environment.
• Deliver the 4wd Defensive Driving modules with respect to: driver responsibility, hazard awareness and accident avoidance, correct cornering, correct braking and correct vehicle control on unsealed roads.
• Deliver the 4wd AV modules with respect to: being prepared regardless of the road conditions /threats; for normal day-to-day driving on sealed or unsealed surfaces; in a harsh and hostile environment.

Pre-requisites related specifically to this ToT

• Participants must have a working knowledge of security SOPs for operating vehicles in hostile environments.

Programme Objectives

• Learn to instruct chosen 4wd driving module.
• Enhance classroom based skills; facilitation of adult learning, preparation and delivery of course content, and classroom management.
• Enhance proficiency in carrying out /demonstrating exercises to students.
• Learn to assess and improve student performance; identify common driving errors, improper attitudes and unsafe driving techniques with intent to teach students to identify and correct their own errors.
• Learn achievement criteria and to evaluate student performance.
• Learn to identify suitable training areas when providing on-site training (mobile training units).

Important: Standards and Qualifications

Recommended Qualifications: Participants should already have proficient defensive driving skills, clear oratory skills and training /public speaking experience.

Competency Based: Students will be required to demonstrate competency at a prescribed standard in each assessment criteria within each module. The participant must successfully complete all modules to receive a Statement of Attainment for the course, which is a 100% pass. If a student does not meet the required standard, they will not be certified /licensed to teach the OnCourse System.

Refresher Training: In order to maintain training consistency, stay abreast of up-to-date teaching techniques and course documentation, refresher training should be conducted every two years. Over time, some training information is forgotten or unintentionally altered. The end result is that a year or two after completing our course, trainers are teaching a program that may be substantially different than originally designed, in essence, a program that may not deliver the same positive results.

Cost /Details

Training Dates

Facility

Intended Audience

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• Duration: 12 Days.
• Price: US$ 6,195.00 per Student (includes use of a 4wd training vehicle).
• Rate exclusive of 18% VAT.
• Discount rates are available for groups of 10 or more students.

Group sizes: We require a minimum of 5 attendees to conduct a class outside of the regularly posted schedule. Our maximum class size is 8 students. Any additional students we recommend you move into a second session.

Dates for 2010:

• Apr 24 - May 5

Enrolment Information:

• To book [ by email ]
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• Information for International Students
• Indemnity and Cancellation Policy

Training to the environment, in the environment - we are based in Uganda, the hub of East and Central Africa's more challenging roads and driving conditions. Being on the equator means we have a fairly consistent tropical weather pattern. So, whether it’s dry /dusty or rainy /muddy, we've got it covered.

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• Trainers who would like to deliver the OnCourse driver training programmes to their clients.
• Organisations that would like to manage their own in-house /continuance driver training programme.

OnCourse ToT Courses were developed by Mick Farmer and are based on his extensive experience as an instructor training in this region.

What Makes Our Training Unique?

We are the ONLY school, world-wide, to specialise in off-road 4wd defensive driving /security driving tailored to the specific hazards and threats which exist in developing countries. Our unique knowledge in this area is evident.