What if you are 4x4'ing in Atlantis Dunes and you get into trouble, will you be confident to get your self out of a tricky situation without damage to yourself or your vehicle? How experienced and confident are you in your off-road driving skills? Planning an overland trip in the near future where off-road driving skills are essential?
Then there is no better time to invest in one of Jeep Adventure Training Centre's range of 4x4 training courses, ranging from beginner to advanced to specialised training. Jeep Club Western Cape's very own manager Craig Parsons offeres these courses in association with 4x4 Offroad Academy TETA 10-113, based on the NOW program's curriculum and working hand in hand with accredited training providers, to reflect their quality standards.
Craig Parsons, manager of the Jeep Club Western Cape, active Committee Member with 4x4Cape and member of the 4x4 Community, believes these training courses to be essential to all 4x4 owners, as it not only enables one to build up more confidence in off-roading situations, but by also ensuring you have the necessary experience in any circumstance to be a safe and responsible off-roader, with an understanding on the importance of preserving our natural environment.
Jeep Adventure Training Centre's training courses are taught in either group, or one-on-one format, and weekend training getaways at loacal Cape Town venues are also a popular choice for the whole family. Training sessions provide a great opportunity for corporate teambuilding, corporate employee accreditation, father-son / mother-daugther events, or as a special gift for a loved one.
4x4 Training courses focus on theoretical, as well as practical applications, where one not only learns interesting, but also highly essential information on how to correctly operate a 4x4 vehicle and learn unique driving skills. After the theoretical section of the 4x4 training one has the oportunity to build up practical experience in off-road circumstances - all under the guidance of a qualified training instructor.
Before each course, please take note of the following:
- That your vehicle's fuel, oil, brake and power steering-levels are checked.
- Take a rain jacket and boots during winter season.
- Remember to bring insect repellent.
- Remove your vehicle's side steps to avoid damage.
- Bring along sunscreen and hat/cap for sensitive skin.
- Bring your camera.
- Bring along any special food.
- Bring along drinking water.
- Payments must be finalised in advance - week before scheduled training.
- Bring your recovery kit.
Jeep Adventure Training Centre currently provides the following:
Introductory 4x4 Training to get to know your vehicle (Newly acquired vehicle)
Basic 4x4 training
Advanced 4x4 training