4x4 Introduction Course (Half Day) Half hour presentation in the conference room covering issues relating to off road driving. 3 hour off road driving session covering the following; part time four wheel drive, permanent four wheel drive, differentials, differential locks, viscous coupling, traction control/hill decent control, basic off road driving techniques and safety issues, traverse slopes, ruts and negotiation water obstacles. 4x4 Intermediate Course (2 Days) Covering the issues dealt with in the introductory module in more detail. Vehicle preparation, off road vehicle accessories, application of off road accessories, break down and recovery, pre expedition planning, field camping, basic survival, GPS (GIS optional) and navigation. 4x4 Advanced Course (4days) Night driving, with/without lights, Cross axle simulation, negotiating water, advanced recovery techniques, convoy management, dealing with international security Issues, field camping and cooking. Additional Courses GPS – GIS Navigation and mapping Field expedition project management and planning International biological survey sampling techniques and project planning assistance (incorporating GPS and GIS mapping) Expedition security Advanced 4x4 field maintenance Advanced survival skills Field first aid Registered LANTRA courses on request Advanced driving course Vehicle security - parking, garaging, checking for explosives, road-worthiness Route selection and communications Practical vehicle control Hazard identification Anti-surveillance drills Anti-ambush procedures, including the use of slip roads and other escape routes Advanced vehicle control, to include emergency 180 degree turns, rapid speed reduction and fending off passing vehicles Commentary driving Practical offensive driving training
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