· Introduction Intermediate Advanced

· Corporate Instructor Miscellaneous

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Corporate Courses

PNL 4WDriving runs 4WDrive courses for corporate customers on the same lines as our Intermediate 4WDrive & Recovery courses (see below). 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 PNL 4WDriving is a Registered Training Organization (RTO), successful participants are issued with Statements of Attainments that are Nationally Recognised. Along with providing training that can meet your Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) needs, we also include team building.

PNL 4WDriving also conduct Chainsaw courses (see below).

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.

Contact us at (03) 9786 8490 or email us to arrange a meeting.

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Introduction to 4WDriving 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) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

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Intermediate 4WDrive & Recovery Course

Intermediate 4WDrive 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 handbook 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 which is Nationally Recognised along with a Certificate which can be used as a professional accredited skill for your work if needed.

Contact (03) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

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Advanced Courses

Advanced 4WDrive & Recovery Course

Build your existing knowledge and skills with this Nationally Recognised Course. This course has an emphasis on safety and advanced recovery techniques using a terrain with a greater degree of difficulty whilst gaining the following competencies:

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: TBA

COST: TBA

LOCATION: TBA

Contact (03) 9786 8490 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 FPIFGM3208A Perform Complex 4x4 Operations

WHEN: TBA
It will be a full 2 Days of Beach and inland Dune Sand Driving

COST: TBA (discounts will apply for 2 drivers in 1 vehicle)

LOCATION: TBA

Contact (03) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

Update/Refresher Course

If it is more than three years since you completed your 4WDrive or Chainsaw course, we suggest you return for an update or refresher to keep your certificate and knowledge current. A 1 day update/refresher course start 9:00am finishing up approximately 4:00pm (unless night drive is required). Mostly driving and recovery.

WHEN: 16th February, 19th April, 7th June, 12th July, 9th August, 27th September, 15th November 2012

COST: $480-ea

LOCATION: Valley Farm Training Area, Narbethong                               

Contact (03) 9786 8490 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) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

Vehicle Maintenance (including minor Vehicle Servicing)

A weekend based at Narbethong using RB Automotives workshop and the services of a fully qualified mechanic. Spending time identifying parts and items on your 4WDrive that need regular maintenance. Course covers 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

Date: Weekend 3rd-4th March & Weekend 13th-14th October, 2012

Location: RB Automotives, Narbethong

Cost: TBA

Please contact PNL 4WDriving to register and enrol (03) 9786 8490 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: TBA

Costs: TBA

Contact (03) 9786 8490 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) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

We also have specialist courses: Rock and Mud weekends.

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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 June 2012 ENROL NOW!
Theory lessons: June-December (done evenings in Training room @ Carrum Downs or Oakleigh)
Practical lessons: July - January (based @ Valley Farm, Narbethong)
12 (easy-to-do) Modules building to Instructor qualifications
Cost: for 2011 $12,675- TBA for 2012 or pay per module as you go (Recognition of Prior Learning available)

Contact (03) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information.

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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

The Tag-a-long Trips are held every 2 years and head off to various locations around Australia.... North, South, East, West and Central.

Location: Heading inland up the east to The Gulf and returning east central (full route available)

Date:15th July - 3rd August, 2012

Cost: TBA

Contact PNL 4WDriving if you are interested in joining us in 2012!

DAY/WEEKEND TRIPS FROM MELBOURNE

Our Day/Weekend 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 8.45am 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 Trip: Sunday 26th February, 2012

Location: TBA

We'd love to have you to 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) 9786 8490 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) 9786 8490 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) 9786 8490 or send an email to register and for further information

Chainsaw Trim and Cross Cut

PNL 4WDriving will equip you with skills and knowledge in the proper use of a chainsaw on this
2 day Chainsaw Course. Upon completion gain FPICOT2221A Trim and Cross Cut Felled Trees with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO # 20810) on this Nationally Recognised Course.

Small Classes; max 8 participants

Date/s: Weekend 24th-25th March, Midweek 5th-6th June, Midweek 21st-22nd August & Midweek 16th-17th October 2012

Cost: $480-ea

Location: Valley Farm, Narbethong

Meals: Morning & Afternoon teas provided. BYO Meals

Enrol now to book your spot so you don’t miss out on learning how to get the job done quickly and safely without damaging the chainsaw or more importantly….yourself!

Scope of Registration / Units Available:

PNL 4WDriving has a large variety of qualifications and other units on their Scope available please ring to discuss the various options.

FULL QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE
CODE	NAME
SRO30206	Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation
SRO40206	Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
TAA40104	Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
SIT40107	Certificate IV in Tourism (Guiding)
INDIVIDUAL UNITS AVAILABLE
CODE	NAME
AURT200108A	Carry Out Servicing Operations
AURT337119A	Drive and Manoeuvre Trailer(s)
BSBCMN301A	Exercise Initiative in a Business Environment
BSBCMN302A	Organise Personal Work Priorities And Development
BSBCMN304A	Contribute To Personal Skill Development And Learning
BSBCMN305A	Organise Workplace Information
BSBCMN312A	Support Innovation And Change
BSBCMN313A	Maintain Environmental Procedures
BSBCMN402A	Develop Work Priorities
BSBCMN403A	Establish Business Networks
BSBCMN404A	Develop Teams and Individuals
BSBCMN405A	Analyse and Present Workplace Information
BSBCMN412A	Promote Innovation and Change
BSBCMN413A	Implement and Monitor Environmental Policies
BSBFLM303A	Contribute To Effective Workplace Relationships
BSBFLM404A	Lead Work Teams
FPICOT2221A	Trim and Cross Cut Felled Trees
FPICOT2234A	Operate 4x4 Vehicle (no recovery and no water crossing)
FPIFGM069A	Trim and Cross-cut Felled Trees (non-commercial/non-production)
FPIFGM139A	Operate 4x4 Vehicle in Off-road Conditions
FPIFGM140A	Perform Water Crossing and Recovery of 4x4 Vehicles
FPIFGM164A	Operate 4x4 Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
FPIFGM3208A	Perform Complex 4x4 Operations (no recovery)
ICAITU012C	Design Organisational Documents Using Computing Packages
ICAITU126B	Use Advanced Features Of Computer Applications
MNMEGS312A	Drive and Recover a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
PMASUP236B	Operate Vehicles in the Field
PMAHYD236A	Operate Vehicles in the Field
PUAOPE002A	Operate Communications Systems and Equipment
RIIVEH305A	Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle
RTC2306A	Operate Vehicles
SITTGDE001A	Work as a Guide
SITTGDE003A	Coordinate and Operate a Tour
SITTGDE004A	Lead Tour Groups
SITTGDE006A	Prepare and Present Tour Commentaries or Activities
SITTGDE007A	Develop and Maintain the General and Regional Knowledge required by Guides
SITTIND001A	Develop and Update Tourism Industry Knowledge
SITTTOP001A	Allocate Tour Resources
SITTTOP002A	Load Touring Equipment and Conduct Pre Departure Checks
SITTTOP003A	Operate and Maintain a 4WD Tour Vehicle (4 day course)
SITTTOP004A	Set Up and Operate a Camp Site
SITTTOP005A	Provide Camp Site Catering
SITTTOP006A	Operate Tours in a Remote Area
SITXCOM001A	Work with Colleagues and Customers
SITXCOM002A	Work in a Socially Diverse Environment
SITXOHS001A	Follow Health, Safety and Security Procedures
SITXOHS003A	Identify Hazards, and Assess and Control Safety Risks
SRODRV001B	Drive and Recover a 4WD Vehicle
SRODRV002B	Drive a 4WD Vehicle in Difficult Terrain Using Advanced Technique
SRODRV003B	Coordinate Recovery of a 4WD Vehicle Using Advanced Techniques (winching)
SRODRV004A	Guide 4WD Tours
SRODRV005A	Instruct Four Wheel Driving Skills
SRONAV001B	Navigate in Tracked or Easy Untracked Areas
SROODR002A	Plan Outdoor Recreation Activities
SROODR003A	Plan Outdoor Recreation Activities (Advanced)
SROODR005A	Guide Outdoor Recreation Sessions
SROODR006A	Manage Risk in an Outdoor Activity
SROODR007A	Develop and Coordinate Programs Incorporating Outdoor Activities
SROOPS002B	Plan for Minimal Environmental Impact
SROOPS003B	Apply Weather Information
SROOPS004B	Interpret Weather Conditions in the Field
SROOPS005B	Apply Search and Rescue Skills
SROOPS006B	Use and Maintain a Temporary or Overnight Site
SRXEMR001A	Respond to Emergency Situations
SRXEMR002A	Coordinate Emergency Response
SRXFAD001A	Provide Essential First Aid
SRXFAD002A	Provide Advanced First Aid Response
SRXFAD005A	Manage Casualty in a Remote and/or Isolated Area
SRXGCSO01A	Create Client Relationship
SRXGCSO02A	Deal with Client Feedback
SRXGCSO04A	Meet Client Needs and Expectations
SRXGCSO06A	Address Client Needs
SRXGCST03A	Process Client Complaints
SRXGCST05A	Coordinate Client Service Activities
SRXGRO001A	Facilitate a Group
SRXGRO002A	Deal with Conflict
SRXGRO003A	Provide Leadership to Groups
SRXINU002A	Apply Sport and Recreation Law
SRXINU003A	Analyse Participation Patterns in Specific Markets of the Leisure and Recreation Industry
SRXINU004A	Promote Compliance with Laws and Legal Principles
SRXOGN001A	Conduct Projects
SRXOHS001B	Follow Defined Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
SRXOHS002B	Implement and Monitor the Organisation’s Occupational Health and Safety
SRXRES003B	Contribute to the Planning, Monitoring and Control of Resources
SRXRIK001A	Undertake Risk Analysis of Activities
SRXTCN001A	Assist with Analysis and Use of Emerging Technology
TAAASS401C	Plan and Organize an Assessment
TAAASS402C	Assess Competence
TAAASS403B	Develop Assessment Tools
TAAASS404B	Participate in Assessment Validation
TAADEL301A	Provide Training Through Instruction and Demonstration of Work Skills
TAADEL401A	Plan and Organize Group Based Delivery
TAADEL402A	Facilitate Group Based Learning
TAADEL403A	Facilitate Individual Learning
TAADEL404A	Facilitate Work Based Learning
TAADES401B	Use Training Packages to Meet Clients Needs
TAADES402B	Design and Develop Learning Programs
TAAENV401B	Work Effectively in Vocational Education and Training
TAAENV402B	Foster and Promote an Inclusive Learning Culture
TAAENV403B	Ensure a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment
TDTB397B	Carry Out Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance
TDTB497B	Carry Out Vehicle Inspection
TDTB897B	Carry Out Inspection of Trailers
TDTC897B	Drive Coach/Bus
TDTH197C	Interpret Road Maps and Navigate Pre-determined routes
TDTH297C	Plan and Navigate Routes
THCGHS09B	Tow a Recreational Vehicle Safely
THHGHS01B	Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures
THTFTG01B	Work as a Guide
THTFTG03B	Develop and Maintain the General Knowledge Required by Guides
THTFTG05B	Lead Tour Groups
THTFTG06B	Prepare and Present Tour Commentaries or Activities
THTFTO03B	Set Up and Operate a Campsite
THTFTO04B	Provide Campsite Catering
TLIB307C	Carry Out Vehicle Servicing and Maintenance
TLIB407C	Carry Out Vehicle Inspection
TLIB807C	Carry Out Inspection of Trailers
TLIC2507B	Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle (no recovery and no water crossing)
TLIC807C	Drive Coach/Bus
TLIH107D	Interpret Road Maps and Navigate Pre-determined Routes
TLIH207D	Plan and Navigate Routes
TLIU707B	Care for the Environment

Further information about Units (and Registered Training Organisations) can be found at the
NTIS website www.ntis.gov.au or ring PNL 4WDriving (03) 9786 8490

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