Application for DTU Training Manual (SIS10 Units)

FWDSA Driver training unit

Upcoming courses

1. Basic Driving and Recovery course

This course is made up of:

Theory training weekend on 16-17 May followed by a practical driving weekend at Morgan on 23-24 May

See below for more detail – Note: Nominations close on 10 May

2. Practical Driving – mud and water at Callington on 22-23 August

Further details provided closer to the event

3. Trip planning and leading at Cavan on 18 October

Further details provided closer to the event

4. Practical Driving – sand at Peake on Oct 31 and Nov 1

Further details provided closer to the event

HOW to NOMINATE for a course

1. Send an expression of interest for the course by email to dtutraining at4wdsa.asn.au providing you contact details and which club you are a member of.

2. For the Basic Driving and Recovery course fill in the attached form to purchase a set of training manuals: Application for DTU Training Manual (SIS10 Units)

3. Pay the fees for the events you have nominated for plus the purchase cost of manuals if required. (payment is required before the course commences)

DTU account details for electronic transfers

Account Name Four Wheel Drive SA

BSB 805 050

Account No 4265362

Use the account name exactly as listed above.

Please put in your initial, surname and brief reference so we can identify who has paid.

Basic Driving and Recovery course

Theory training weekend 16 and 17 MAY

Followed by PRACTICAL TRAINING at MORGAN 23 and 24 MAY

Note 1: If you are unable to attend the practical event you can attend the theory session and catch up with practical training at a later event.

Note 2:If you already have a set of training manuals you may also nominate for either or both weekends

Want to travel in confidence in your 4WD

FWDSA through their driver training unit offer a comprehensive training program to safely improve your skills in driving and recovery.

Starting with basic operation and maintenance of your vehicle through to driving in all types of terrain and in the event of the getting stuck how to safely recover the vehicle.

Throughout the course the emphasis is on learning safe and effective skills to enable you to enjoy your hobby to the full.

The training is conducted on a one on one basis with a nationally accredited instructor who is a member of a 4WD club and volunteers their time for the training. Therefore our fees are very low and include only your reference material, a reimbursement for trainers travel costs and property access fees if applicable.

Cost details

Training material consisting of

a comprehensive reference manual and a training checklist $60
Theory weekend at Cavan $20
Practical training weekend at Morgan $40

Last day for enrolments is Sunday 10 May

Note: FWDSA driver training is conducted in association with a registered training organisation which means that upon completion of the requirements in the assessment checklist you will receive a nationally accredited training certificate. However attainment of the certificate will require several weekends of training and assessment depending upon aptitude and previous experience.