Just 4x4 Adventures 

in Asscociation with: African Off-Road Academy

There are very few true wilderness areas left in this world. Areas where you can enjoy the abundance and perfectness of our Gods creation. Areas where you can enjoy unspoilt and undeveloped nature, just as it has been for millions of years. We at Just 4x4 Adventures cater for the client who wants to experience just that. That is the reason why we are so madly in love with the two deserts in our region, namely the Namib Desert (Oldest desert on our planet) and the Kalahari Desert. (The longest stretch of sand in the world) In this two adjacent desert regions in Southern Africa, wildlife and birdlife is still present in thousands of numbers. The areas are well managed and protected and only limited amounts of tourists are allowed. 

Once you've travelled through one of this deserts and experienced the beauty and abundance it offers, you will keep coming back and tell your friends until the end of time.

Namaqualand and the Richtersveld Nasional Park, which is just to the south of the Namib Desert, is  still one of our most popular tours. Our guide for that region was born and bred there and knows the area well and present a very informative tour to that area.

The name Just 4x4 Adventures are specifically selected, bescause our tour destinations are only negotiable by 4x4 vehicle. That also confirms that a very few previlaged tourists will ever be able to travel and experience this true wilderness areas we offer to our clients.

  

As knowlageable expert guides on the ecology of the regions where we take tours, we guarentee you the experience of a lifetime.

  

  

"Mabenyani a Kalahari"

(Jewel of the Kalahari)

  

Awesome, awesome and another awesome is not even enough to describe this new destination and 4x4 tour. Mabenyani is a 4 million hectare private concession adjacent to Mabuasehube and the Kalagadigadi Transfrontier Parks. It is a true and one of a handful wilderness areas left in the world. Here you regularily see herds of hundreds of Eland, Gemsbuck, Red Hartebees and recently Springbuck in a herd of more than one thousand was spotted. Of the cats Lion, Leopard and Cheetah are the most common and a few Spotted Heyena also patrol the area.

Until recently the concession was used for hunting and lion hunting in particular, but that activities was seized and it is now a photographic safari concession. To protect the true wilderness status of the area you can only tour the area with a guide and trackers. There is three magnificent camps scattered through the concession of which two camps are luxury, furnished tents under thatched roofs and the newest addition is a permanent thatched chalets, overlooking a waterhole.  

Because of the vastness of the area the tours are going to be 8-9 day tours, with camping in between the three permanent camps. If you are a Kalahari, dune, savanna or Camel Thorn tree lover, you will enjoy this last wilderness in Africa. There is no locals or anyone living in this wilderness area and the tours are also planned, that you don't encounter any other souls, whilst touring the concession.  

There are only three tour operators(We are one of them) licenced to guide clients through this Kalahari Wilderness and you will have to book way in advance, if you measure this area against the popularity of the adjacent Mabuasehube. 

If you want to tour this area in 2009, e-mail us for more information at andre@just4x4adventures.co.za  

4x4 Driver Training

 12 Years ago we started of as a 4x4 driver, recovery and navigation training facility. Today that is still one of our trademark products, because of the wealth of knowledge of our two highly experienced Instructors. We are the official 4x4 trainer for Daimler Chrysler in the Free State and Northern Cape, but are open to all brands of 4x4's, because we still believe that the best 4x4 is the one with the most ecperienced driver behind the controls.

  

  

Event Management

Outdoor Adventure/Adrenaline Events are very popular the past few years and we are at the forefront in organizing 4x4 orientated adventure days for various clients. We can present and host abseiling, archery, team building, clay pegion shooting, microlighting, bird watching lectures and practical bird watching excursions as well as any 4x4 related activity.

  

  

  

     

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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"Everybody dies, but not everyone lives"

  

4x4 News

  

"PULL-EEZ"

This unique anchor system will get you un-stuck if there is no anchor point or tree to hook on your winch. For more info refer to our products page or e-mail Chris the manufacturer at: kaibarnard@telkomsa.net

  

  "Mo-Tow"

The most versatile and flexiable towing "A-Frame" available on the market! More info contact Chris: 083 324 8221 or kaibarnard@telkomsa.net

  

  

  

  

  

Mabenyane, Botswana

We've just returned from our last tour for the year to this wonderful place in Botswana. And what a pleasant surprize we had on this tour. Not only have we encountered a herd of a few thousand, yes thats what I've said, a few thousand Springbok in one herd. I don't know of any place in the world where you can still see Springbok in herds of that magnitude.

Secondly, we've named the trip afterwards, "Revenge of the Lions", because not only have we seen this magnificent cats a few times, but have they keep us awake one whole night, by walking around in our campsite and let loose with deafening roars. We were anyhow far to scared to sleep. At our last overnight stop at Heinie's Camp, two huge male lions and one female, who was in season, simply did not want us to use the chalets of this old lion hunting concession. After 3 hours of filming and trying to persude them to leave the camp, they simply ignore us and continue their courtship! Check out our photo album of the trip!

  

  

  

4x4 Training & The New Unit Standards!

  

FAQs

 

WHO CAN TRAIN AND ISSUE A VALID 4X4 “DCC” CERTIFICATE

  

  

I hope and believe this will clarify and possibly explain a lot of uncertainties that may exist around this issiue. My wish is however to demonstrate to the 4x4 & Off-road enthuisisast current and future that we have in South Africa now a standardized training curriculum that is presented across the country to improve you as a 4x4 & Off-Road vehicle operator to a level to be proud of, to be part of a goup of competent 4x4 & Off-Road vehicle operators and not a mere certificate. With your support we are and will be able to present and develop a range of world class products for you to share for generations to come.

  

ABRIVIATIONS

  

SAQA (SouthAfrican Qualifications Authority)

  

TETA (Transport Education Training Authority)

  

SETA (Sector Education Training Authority)

  

ETQA (Education Training Quality Assuror)

  

NLRD (National Learner Record Database)

  

1 INSTRUCTOR

  

There are no specific requirements under SAQA for training instructors apart from the norm to be qualified in the unit standard being trained and preferably one level higher.  

The trainer must however be part or in agreement with an accredited provider to train the necessary.  

Then the instructor can train learners against the relevant unit standards.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY our minimum requirement is:  

·          At least 3 years practical 4x4 & Off-Road driver training experience.  

·          Competence against US 254135/254154 Advanced operate 4wd vehicles in Off-Road conditions.  

·          Competence against US 117871 Facilitation of learning (Train the Trainer)  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY make use of the most professional, best qualified and most experienced off-road instructors in the country to ensure the highest standard of training.

  

2 ASSESSOR

  

There are specific requirements under SAQA for assessors.  

Assessors have to have competence against US 115753 Conduct outcome based assessments.  

Assessors have to be registered under the relevant SETA to assess the specific unit standards.  

Registration details are viewable on the TETA website.  

The SETA will issiue the assessor a registration certificate issuing the assessor with a registration no, date of registration and date of expiry as well as a statement of registration stating the unit standards the assessor has been registered to assess.  

The assessor must however be part or in agreement with an accredited provider to train the necessary.Then the assessor can train and or assess learners against the relevant unit standards.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY our minimum requirement is:  

·          Professional 4x4 Trails and overland tour guide qualification.  

·          Competence against US 254135/254154 Advanced operate 4wd vehicles in Off-Road conditions.  

·          Competence against US 115753 Conduct outcome based assessments.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY make use of the most professional, best qualified and most experienced off-road assessors in the country to ensure the highest standard of training.

  

It is accepted by SAQA and TETA that the assessor can be the instructor and assessor in one person( the teacher can do the examination) but at AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY we prefer to have the instructor and facilitator as separate entities to ensure the highest level of instruction and customer satisfaction.

  

3 MODERATOR

  

There are specific requirements under SAQA for moderators.  

Moderators have to have competence against US 115759 Conduct outcome based moderations.  

Moderators have to be registered under the relevant SETA to assess the specific unit standards. Registration details are viewable on the TETA website.  

The SETA will issiue the assessor a registration certificate issuing the assessor with a registration no, date of registration and date of expiry as well as a statement of registration stating the unit standards the assessor has been registered to assess.  

The moderator must however be part or in agreement with an accredited provider to moderate the necessary.Then the moderator can moderate assessments against the relevant unit standards.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY our minimum requirement is:  

·          Professional 4x4 Trails and overland tour guide qualification.  

·          At least 3 years practical 4x4 & Off-Road driver training experience.  

·          Competence against US 254135/254154 Advanced operate 4wd vehicles in Off-Road.

·          Competence against US 115753 Conduct outcome based assessments. conditions.  

·          Competence against US 115759 Conduct outcome based moderations.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY make use of the most professional, best qualified and most experienced off-road moderators in the country to ensure the highest standard of training.

  

It is not accepted by SAQA and TETA that the moderator can be the moderator and assessor in one person( the player and referee) and at AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY our moderators and assessors are not the same persons.

  

4 PROVIDER

  

The provider is the most important aspect in the process as the accredited provider has to:  

Be accredited as a training provider to train the relevant unit standards.  

Have developed and approved unit standard related learning material.  

Have developed and approved unit standard related facilitation material.  

Have developed and approved unit standard related assessment material.  

Have developed and approved unit standard related moderation material.  

Have in its structure at least a registered moderator and assessor.  

To be able to train and issue a valid competency certificate for a specific unit standard and issue credits on the specific level and register the learners competence on the NLRD.

Then the Accredited Provider can train and or assess and register learners against the relevant unit standards and issue a valid certificate.  

At AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY we have been accredited by TETA against unit standards:  

254135 Apply the techniques for operating a four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles in off-road conditions.  

254154 Apply the advanced techniques for operating a four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles in off- road conditions.  

TETA Reg No: TETA09-201  

We have a registered Moderator : TETA Reg No: TETA-MODR09-304  

We have registered Assessors: TETA Reg No: TETA-ASSR09-2118/ TETA-ASSR09-2409  

AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY are proud to present you with the highest level of accredited 4x4 and off-road operator training that you can be proud of.

  

5 WHEN & WHERE CAN I COME FOR TRAINING

  

AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY are currently busy training instructors and assessors around the country to be able to provide you with the same high standard of training in any province in South Africa.  

AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY will be ready to commence 4x4 & Off-Road Driver training in December 2009 latest.

  

6 WHAT WILL TRAINING COST?

  

AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY in conjunction with all instructors and assessors are busy with a feesabillity study to provide the most affordable training package possible.

  

7 WHAT IS THIS (RPL) THING?

  

(RPL) Recognition of prior learning is the term used for recognizing your previous learning(certificates) and experience (Trails, competitions and trips) to present evidence of competence against the relevant unit standards.

  

By applying for the RPL learning process the learner has to provide the assessor with all prior evidence in writing. For example copies of certificated dates an duration of trails & tours ect. in other words your 4x4 & off-road CV. The assessor will assess this evidence and credit you with the learning program and only recommend a formal assessment as proof of your competence.

  

This process can be offered at a lower price as it is less labor and cost intensive. However if a applicant fails to prove competence through a formal assessment the learner will have to apply and pay for the full learning program, be assessed and found competent to obtain the formal certification.

  

AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY HAS AN EXCLUSIVE "RPL CHALLENGE"

  

If you believe you have enough knowledge and experience to be 100% competent on the relevant unit standards you can apply for RPL and if assessed and found 100% competent we will not only refund you your full monies paid we will list you as an honorary learner of AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY with various additional benefits and your name listed on our website www.africanoffroad.co.za on our honorary members roll.

  

8 QUESTIONS?

  

If you have any questions please visit the FAQ link on our website www.africanoffroad.co.za and post any unanswered questions and we will attend to your questions soonest.

  

Off-Road Greetings

  

 

Specialized 4x4 Accessories

A brand new arm to our business for those gadgets that are not made for your vehicle yet or simply something practical that you want, which we will gladly design and built. For example water tanks, underneath your car, with a pump built into the water tank and with filler caps in you engine bay. We all carry water with, why not carry it in a space saver tank underneath your vehicle, well protected and with the weight now as low as possible and not in or on top of your vehicle. 

We can now design and built your "replacement bumper" exactly as you want it or as you've maybe seen it on TV or a magazine overseas. We've tried and tested almost every peace of off-road accessory and will gladly advise you on what works and how to fit it correct and proper.

  

  

Advanced High Speed 4x4 Driver Training

Research show that 90% of off-road accidents happens at high speed. For that reason we are now offering high speed 4x4 driver training in conjunction with Gerotek in Pretoria. it is training that will not only improve your 4x4 skills but also your general on-road driving skills.

  

Arrive Alive

We are hounered to be the content contributor to this well known road safety web site, regading safe and correct 4x4 driving techniques. it is a very informative and comprehensive site and we urge you to go and have a look at this library full of usefull information.(Link below)

  

  

  

  

Links

  

http://www.africanoffroad.co.za  

 

http://www.qaud24.co.za

  

http://www.arrivealive.co.za