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Advanced Recovery – teaches the vehicle recovery skills you may need when your 4WD trips become more challenging. Once you have completed this course, you can also elect to become a member of the TLCC Recovery Team, which performs the recoveries for a number of 4WD competition events including our own Willowglen Challenge, the Nissan Trials, Tuff Truck Challenge and the Woodpecker Challenge.
Navigation – Some theory and all the practical you wanted to know about GPS and Map reading.
Topics include: Understanding and reading topographic maps, Map co-ordinates, Using a compass, Relating maps to the ground, GPS systems and use, Latitude, Longitude, Waypoints etc
Communications – UHF, HF, AM CB, Satellite Phones, Mobile Phones, EPIRBS etc.
Trip Leaders Course - You have enjoyed the trips and now would like to lead a trip yourself but lack the confidence. Take this course to learn from the experiences of other trip leaders.
Topics include: Selecting an appropriate trip, Planning, Taking Bookings, Meeting Point proceduresConvoy and Communication procedures, Recoveries and Breakdowns, Itinerary Changes, People Problems, Trip Reports
Chain Saw Operation and Maintenance – with a high emphasis on safety, this course is delivered by professional chainsaw operators. The Chainsaw is THE MOST LETHAL ITEM ONE CAN USE WITHOUT A LICENCE.
Topics include: Saw safety, Clothing, First Aid, Starting Procedures, Use, Fuels, Maintenance and Chain Sharpening.
Introduction to Trip Preparation and Basic Camping – especially for the newer members. We understand that buying a 4WD doesn’t automatically make you a camping expert.
Topics include: Selection of Camping gear, Camping etiquette, Camp cooking, Vehicle preparation, Trip preparation, Bush activities
Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance – the most important issues for safe and hassle free 4WD touring.
First Aid – done as a group of members through St John Ambulance.
Fire Fighting Courses – from basic right through to the top. These courses are undertaken with the Rural Fire Service Brigades close to our Club Properties.
Towing - covers the legal, theoretical and practical aspects of towing everything from the box trailer to caravans.
Topics include: What can be towed, Who can tow, Advantages and disadvantages of towing, Legal requirements,Towbars and towing equipment, electrical, brakes, axles and tyres, loading, Driving and towing outback, gas cylinders, practical driving and reversing.
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