Off-road four wheel drive course for Walgett

Four wheel drive users can go to the next step by undertaking a NSW Department of Primary Industries PROfarm short course at Walgett next month. 

The course, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday 27 and 28 June, will teach participants how to operate and maintain a 4WD vehicle safely and effectively under a range of off-road conditions. 

“Participants also learn how to safely carry out vehicle recovery operations,” said NSW DPI PROfarm course organiser
Julie Chapman. 

This practical course is delivered using a mix of indoor and outdoor instruction and covers: 

• Maintenance and pre-start checks;
• Water crossings, operating vehicles on or across a slope;
• Ascending and descending a steep slope;
• Operating a vehicle in rugged terrain;
• Stall recovery; 
• Vehicle recovery techniques – snatch straps, winching and jacking; and
• 4WD theory. 

Course participants are asked to bring their own vehicle if possible, or arrange with organisers to supply a vehicle. 

The course costs $535 per person GST free and will be delivered by off-road 4WD trainers Colin and Carolyn Noon. 

Course notes will be provided. There will be no catering provided, so participants need to bring their own food and drink. 

The course will be held between the hours of 8.30 am and 4.30 pm. 

To register contact Julie Chapman on 02 67631285 or Cassie Gardiner on 02 67631276. 

Further details can be obtained by email to tamworth.profarm@industry.nsw.gov.au 

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