After years of hard work 2 Unit Standards for 4×4 Driver Training was registered with the NQF(National Qualifications Framework) in the last quarter of 2009, which means that anyone who gives himself out as a 4×4 Instructor and school, need to be registered as a service provider with the relevant Seta. Then as service provider he must have trained facilitators/instructors to conduct the training, but also must have Assessors to assess the training by means of an open book test and a practical evaluation.
After this process the Assessor send the results to a Moderator who after moderation send the results to the SETA, who issues Driver Competency Certificates to successful trainees. For the first time training on the same standard right through South Africa will be possible and the certificates will be worth something.
Old certificates will be useless. However, someone who has done 4×4 training and are in possession of such certificate, won’t have to repeat the whole process, but can partake in the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) program. They must present proof of prior learning/training (certificate) and than must only do the practical tests and will than receive the new accredited certificate, if they pass the practical tests. When they make an appointment with an Assessor to be assessed on the RPL program, they will be told what the practical tests are and they can practice and prepare for it. From now on the insurance industry will no longer recognise certificates from the old process and not only will it influence your premium, but also the assessment of claims in “4×4’ situations.
A law will soon be passed where 4×4 route owners/operators, will ask for your “competency certificate” before you will be allowed to drive on that route.
Just 4×4 Adventures and Riverbank Offroad Academy has associated with African Offroad Academy, to nationally provide accredited 4×4 training. Just 4×4 Adventures are therefore the only accredited 4×4 Driver Training Service Provider in the Free State and Northern Cape, with qualified facilitators/instructors and an Assessor.
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY is an accredited training provider under TETA (TETA09-201) to train the unit standards US254135/254154 for 4×4 & off-road driving. We have registered assessors (TETA-ASSR09-2188/TETA-ASSR09-2409) & Moderator (TETA-MODR09-304) accredited to asses and moderate against US254135/254154.
On 23 November 2009 AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY commenced its Off-Road Assessor and Off-Road Instructor training programs ending on 28 November 2009.
With a total of 16 experts from the off-road industry 7 new Off-Road Assessors and 9 new Off-Road Instructors(Facilitators) were born. After a full week of long hours with dedication and commitment the 7 Off-Road Assessors as well as the 9 Off-Road Instructors were found competent against the required unit standards.
This team of qualified Off-Road Assessors and Off-Road Instructors(Facilitators) will commence training on the Off-Road Driver Certificate (ODC) in January 2010.
Accredited 4×4 & Off-Road Driver Training
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY will commence Off-Road Driver Certificate (ODC) training in every province in South Africa in January 2010.
For the Experienced 4×4 & Off-Road driver we will be providing RPL process as we recognize your previous training and experience.
We are proud to present you with the:
“RPL CHALLENGE”
If you complete the RPL process and prove your competence 100% in all challenges we will refund you your money and still issue you with your accredited certificate.
Bookings are open from the 18th of January 2010 on this website: www.africanoffroad.co.za
Andre Botha (4×4 Overland Tour Guide & Assessor GP 3431)
Just 4×4 Adventures
Bloemfontein
Approved Member of African Off-Road Academy
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY is an accredited training provider under TETA (TETA09-201)
to train, assess and issue an official Off-Road Driver Certificate
in relation to the unit standards US254135/254154 for 4×4 & off-road driving}
Tel: 0825766058
Fax: 0866121810
www.just4x4adventures.co.za
Also view: 4×4 Driving Experience and Safety
