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Corporate Courses

PNL4WDriving runs courses for corporate customers on the same lines as our Intermediate courses. These cover training not only in the basic 4WDriving skills but also first hand experience in bush driving and recovery techniques. The course progresses from an introduction on the first day to amongst other things, on the second day, a night drive, recovery work, sand, rock, snow (in the right season) and water crossings and further experience in the bush.

Since PNL4WDriving is a Registered Training Organization (RTO), successful participants are issued with Statements of Attainment. Along with providing training that can meet your Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) needs, we also include team building.

Corporate individuals are able to join existing Public courses or other Corporate courses. Alternatively you can schedule and design a course that is tailored to meet your specific needs.

Defensive Driving Courses can also be arranged for Corporate clients.

Introduction Course

Our One Day course introduces you to PNL and 4WDriving. The course includes specialized driving techniques, instruction on obstacles and bush driving with ample practice, theory and a great experience.

You are given the opportunity to ask questions and learning is held in an easy going and informative environment. Our courses are designed to give you the maximum knowledge for the course taken with the maximum enjoyment in the process.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Intermediate Course

Intermediate courses comprise two day overnight training which includes basic skills and also FIRST HAND experience in bush driving and recovery techniques. The two day course continues on from the Introduction course and on the second day includes, amongst other things, a night drive, recovery work, sand, rock, snow (season permitting), water crossings and further experience in the bush.

Theory work is interspersed with practical experience that gives you greater understanding of what is being talked about. A manual is also included to give you the ability to refresh your memory and as a useful reference guide.

Successful participants are issued with an Accredited Statement of Attainment along with a Certificate which can be used as a professional accredited skill for your work if needed.

First one of the fully Accredited courses.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Advanced Courses

Advanced 4WDrive & Winching Course

Advanced 4WDrive and Winching Course –
Incorporating
SRODRV002B Drive a 4WD Vehicle in Difficult Terrain Using Advanced Techniques
SRODRV003B Coordinate Recovery of a 4WD Using Advanced Techniques
Two days of learning safe use of winching and other recovery techniques in a variety of advanced situations and puts into practice the techniques needed for the steeper, slippery, and deeper types of country - basically a rougher terrain. Successful applicants will be issued with an Accredited Statement of Attainment and a Certificate.
(Also useful if going on to complete Instructor qualifications)

WHEN: TBC

COST: TBC

LOCATION: Various Terrains NE Melbourne, camping overnight @ Valley Farm, Narbethong or local B&B’s

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Sand Driving

Conducted either in South Australia or NSW.
A Fabulous 2 day weekend or midweek during which you
will experience and practice the techniques for both beach and inland Dune sand driving and recovery
whilst obtaining FPICOT2234A – Operate 4x4 Vehicles.

WHEN: weekend 8-9th November or midweek 11-12th November, 2008
It will be a full 2 Days of Beach and inland Dune Sand Driving

COST: $490- per driver

LOCATION: Robe and surrounds, South Australia

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Update Course

If it is more than three years since you completed your 4WDrive course, we suggest you return for an
update to keep your certificate and knowledge current. A 1½ day update course Start 7:00 PM Friday
night finishing up about 4:00 PM Saturday. Mostly driving and recovery.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Snow Driving Course

2 Day overnight camping at Valley Farm. Start with learning how to fit wheel chains then go for a
drive on tracks that are covered in snow.

Dates: vary depending on snow availability

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Vehicle Maintenance (including minor Vehicle Servicing)

A weekend based in a fully functional workshop at Lilydale, spent identifying things on your 4WDrive
that need regular maintenance. Covering minor servicing, minor repairs, preventive checks for travellers
and field repairs.
Learn how to fix and/or replace items from a light globe or fan belt to a broken spring.
Check for ‘bad’ fuel and sufficient diff oils.

Small classes 6-8 vehicles (allows hoist time)

Date: 11 & 12th October, 2008

Times: 9am – 4pm both Saturday and Sunday

Cost: $325 incl. GST

Please contact PNL 4WDriving to register and enrol (03) 9569 9348 or send an email

First Aid Course

4WDrivers 1st Aid Course Level 2 Accredited by Rural Ambulance Victoria. Designed with standard
first aid course and special remote modules included for the 4WDriver. Great for beginners or for those
who need to update their qualifications. 2 Day weekend course at Valley Farm.
Remote 1st Aid, a must
for 4WDrivers and anyone that it takes longer than 10 minutes for an ambulance to get to you!

Date: 14-15th June, 2008

Costs: $175- Level 2, 1st Aid issuing “HLTFA301B Apply First Aid” Day 1*
Plus
$120- components from “HLTFA302A Provide First Aid in a Remote Situation” Day 2

Or both days $275- Course held at valley Farm, Narbethong

*NOTE: Some book work needed before hand

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Certificate 4 in Workplace Training and Assessment

This course enables people to train and assess others in their workplace or outside. Formal qualification
classes are held on a regular basis in the evenings or on a full day (usually Sunday) once a month.
Classes are done with 4WDrive flavour and you actually get to teach real people real 4WDriving.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

We also have specialist courses: Rock and Mud weekends.

Instructor Course

The modular course that can be done over a 12-18 months period, designed to fit in with your schedule. When completed it gives a Nationally recognized (University Type) qualification for those wanting the formal qualification for a 4WDrive Instructor.
You can step from this to a 4WDrive Certificate 4 or Diploma level for those people wanting to lead trips, guide tours or operate 4WD tours and teach 4WD to others.

Instructor Course starting February 2009             ENROL NOW!
Theory lessons: February - July        (done evenings in Training room @ Oakleigh)
Practical lessons: March - October                  (based @ Valley Farm, Narbethong)
12 (easy-to-do) Modules building to Instructor qualifications
COST $12,675- or pay per module as you go (Recognition of Prior Learning available)

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

Miscellaneous Courses

Other courses that run during the year include such subjects as GPS and map reading, Chainsaw familiarity and uses, etc.

TAG-A-LONG TRIPS

Two Tag-along trips are scheduled this year Central Australia . Trip one to Alice Springs 20th of August, 2008. Trip 2 over to Birdsville in time for the races and returning to Melbourne approx. 12th September, 2008.
Or meet us in Alice Springs and travel to Melbourne via the old Ghan line and the Oodnadatta Track and the Flinders Ranges.

Please call 9569 9348 if you are interested in joining us in 2008

DAY TRIPS FROM MELBOURNE

Our Day Trips are very enjoyable where you will find good company, practise some skills and get into some great 4WDriving. With a maximum group of 10 vehicles we plan to explore some 4WDrive tracks within an hour or so from Melbourne covering interesting terrain that will be easy for some, challenging for others. Meeting at 8.30am on the day at a designated location we will head off 4WDriving -– have lunch – then some more 4WDriving in the afternoon, finishing around 4pm.

Next Day Trip: Sunday 30th November, 2008

Come and enjoy the view of Melbourne's Northern suburbs like you've not seen before and check out where the name comes from.

Come and Join Us!

On all trips you will have a chance to enhance your practical experience and have an opportunity to have your questions answered. Depending on the number of vehicles on the trip there will be one or two fully equipped PNL 4WDriving vehicles with instructors available to assist in recovery or any hassles you may encounter.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

City Driving in your 4WD

Have you just acquired a 4WD (or your partner has) and you are not interested in off-road driving but just need to feel comfortable driving in the city. We can provide an instructor that will help you get comfortable with your new vehicle, it's size, manoeuvrability and how to park it.

Let us know what you are interested in and we will keep you up to date with any appropriate courses we may be running.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information.

L PLATER Course

Specially designed for those who recently obtained their ‘L Plates’. Designed to teach the correct techniques so they can practice driving in ALL conditions in ‘the’ 4WDrive.

An adult/guardian must accompany the ‘L Plater’ while driving but is a fantastic, fun time for both participants.

Contact (03) 9569 9348 or send an email to register and for further information