* Offroad Vehicle Control Ltd, (OVC), was established to meet
the needs of those wishing more in-depth training in 4 X 4 training.
As a driver training school, OVC concentrates on tuition rather than
adventure rides fashionable elsewhere.
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Offroad techniques are taught by the instructor seated beside you
with no other participants on the course.
Although 4 X 4 driving can be potentially damaging for both
vehicles and passengers alike, this course is set with
the safety of drivers and vehicles in mind.
Your personal Instructor is NZRT & LITO qualified and trained at the Land Rover training
facility in England.
There are two courses available
*Introduction Course or
*Level One Training
and for those who wish to further their career
*Workplace Assessments using NZQA unit standards are available.
Training takes approximately 4 1/2 hours commencing at
8.00am and ending around 12.30pm. With prior arrangement,
the commencement time can be flexible to suit your individual needs.
The schedule consists of the following:
- 1 hour 30 minutes theory, during which time the
requirements of 4 X 4 driving are carefully explained.
- 30 minutes vehicle familiarization & preparation.
- 2 1/2 hours practical driving with the student behind the
wheel throughout all the offroad activities.
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Training is conducted at one location:
- (The Training Centre) set on a rural property at Ramarama
South Auckland.
Training takes approximately 7 hours commencing at 8.00am and ending about 3.0 pm.
With prior arrangement, the commencement time can be flexible to suit your
individual needs.
The schedule consists of the following:
- 1 hour 30 minutes theory, during which time the requirements of
4 X 4 driving are carefully explained.
- 30 minutes vehicle familiarization & preparation.
- 5 hours practical driving with the student behind the
wheel throughout all the offroad activities.
*
Training is conducted at two locations:
- (The Training Centre) set on a rural property at Ramarama
South Auckland.
- (The Off-Road Facility) set on a further 130 acres
10 minutes drive from the Training Centre.
PLEASE NOTE
. Morning tea and lunch are provided.
.Training may be postponed due to extreme weather conditions.
Assessments are conducted as a stand alone program that can either
be tagged onto a training session or performed on separate days.
Your "Workplace Assessor" is Doug Penman
Units currently available:
17976 - Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light four wheel drive
vehicle in an off-road environment
17978 - Operate a light four-wheel drive vehicle in an off-road
environment