4x4 Recovery Skills

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4X4 RECOVERY SKILLS
This is an essential course for every 4x4 enthusiast. The course will help you to get unstuck - not if, but when you do got stuck. Learn about Recovery Methods, Procedures, Points, Forces, Equipment and Ratings.

Price
R1200.00 per candidate which includes the venue
Optional Extra: R 350 per candidate if you wish to attend a separate theoretical session on the Thursday evening before the practical. See details further down below.

Training Vouchers
We can issue training vouchers valid for 6 months as Birthday/Fathersday/Mothersday/Christmas gifts.
Vouchers will not be redeemable for cash or transferable.

Duration of the course
This is a morning session from 9:00 am to midday.
Depending on the number of candidates we may end at a later time.
Please arrive in time.
The course is normally held on a Saturday morning.
See training schedule.

Training Venues
Practical Venue : Melkbos 4x4 or Welgelegen 4x4. The training schedule will tell. Toilets are available.
For those who also want to attend the extra theoretical class
Venue for Theory will be held at 4 Jameson Ave, Door De Kraal, Bellville

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What to bring with
(1). Your 4x4 vehicle preferably with good recovery points
(2). Protection against the weather. (hat, raincoat, sunglasses, gumboots, towel, sunscreen..)
(3). Preferable closed toe and heel shoes
(4). Gloves
(5). Own refreshments and 1.5liter drinking water.
(6). Air compressor and tyre pressure gauge
(7). Kinetic Strap compulsory
(8). If fitted - Winch and Remote - not compulsory
(9). Any other recovery equipment you already have - not compulsory
(10). Certified copy of ID should you want a certificate.

You are welcome to bring along your spouse free of charge. It is fine to bring along one child provided that he/she will not cause any disruptions to the instructor or other candidates during the course. Parents will take full responsibility the environment is not kid friendly.

Driver Requirement
The candidate must have either a valid driver's license or familiar driving a vehicle on-road. The candidate must be able to smoothly pull away at a normal incline without rolling backwards or jumping the vehicle forward.

Attendance Certificate - Pdf format
We shall email you a certificate if you attend either the practical or theoretical session. A certified copy of ID is required should you require an attendance certificate of the training. Please print your email address clearly on the certified copy.

Training Manual
Each candidate who attended either the practical or theoretical session will receive the training manual in pdf format.

Optional Theoretical Session : 4x4 Knowledge :
A theoretical session requires a classroom environment with the right facilities which are not available at our 4x4 tracks. Also,there is just not enough time to discuss in detail the different 4WD configurations and working thereof on a practical day. To have the theoretical training on a separate date we find it also better to absorb all the information. Normally we do the extra theory on the Thursday evening just before the practical day which is normally on a Saturday. We only run the theory when we have at least 3 candidates who can attend. You do not need to do the theory before the practical day, so it can be done afterwards with no disadvantage.

PRACTICAL LEARNING
DISCUSSION - EQUIPMENT, RATINGS, RECOVERY POINTS, SAFE PROCEDURES
PERFOMING THE FOLLOWING TASKS IN TEAM WORK
(1) KINETIC RECOVERY
(2) WINCH RECOVERY
(3) HI-LIFT/FARM JACK LIFTING
(4) AIR JACK LIGTING
(5) WHEELBUDDY LIFTING
(6) TYRE REPAIR
(7) TYRE CHANGE
REAL CONDITIONS ARE SIMULATED

THEORETICAL LEARNING
RECOVERY EQUIPMENT ( Identifying, Purpose, Inspection, Storage)
SAFE RECOVERY PROCEDURES ( Stuck reason, Hand signals,Weak point identification , Recovery train setup, Fail safe operations)
EQUIPMENT RATINGS ( Safety factors for ropes/straps/wire ropes/shackles etc; Work Load Limits = WLL, Minimum Breaking Strength = MBS, understanding the difference between WLL and MBS and how to apply)
KINETIC STRAPS/ROPES (condition, life, inspection, stretchability, how to choose the correct rope/strap for your vehicle)
RECOVERY POINTS ( Identification, Mounting, Inspection, Strength calculation and formulas)
STUCK FORCES (stuck force tables, how to estimate stuck forces)

TRAINING SCHEDULE
PRACTICAL ON FRIDAY AFTERNOONS

07 Feb 2025 9:00 - 12:00
11 Apr 2025 9:00 - 12:00
13 Jun 2025 9:00 - 12:00
22 Aug 2025 12:00 - 16:00
12 Sep 2025 12:00 - 16:00
10 Oct 2025 9:00 - 12:00
21 Nov 2025 9:00 - 12:00

TRAINING SCHEDULE
THEORY (optional)
THURSDAY EVENINGS

06 Feb 2025 18:00
10 Apr 2025 18:00
12 Jun 2025 18:00
21 Aug 2025 18:00
11 Sep 2025 18:00
09 Oct 2025 18:00
20 Nov 2025 18:00