SHORTENED TRAINING FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
The 4x4 Offroad Academy is not a formal RPL assessment centre. To be a formal RPL assessment centre, you have to be accredited as such. We are an accredited training provider.

What we meant with recognition of prior learning, is that experienced 4x4 drivers will be allowed to do training in a shorter time , and that some training exercises and assignments may be waived if evidence provided proof that it is covered and that the evidence is valid, authentic, current and sufficient. Example : One of the practical requirements in our learning programme is to have a certain amount of 4x4 trail driving experience, which can be expelled if you can deliver proof of the required experience. In any circumstance, a full assessment will be done on each outcome.

What we need from you to recognize previous learning and experience:

       
(1) Valid Drivers license
        (2) Two certified copies of your ID
        (3) A complete CV
        (4) Evidences of any 4x4 driving experience - 4x4 trails done, 4x4 expeditions done, 4x4 courses completed, 4x4    competitions, club related 4x4 points events, 4x4 recoveries made, etc..
        
How will the shortened training and full assessment be conducted and which processes are followed?
       
(1) It starts with your enrolment
        (2) We arrange a pre-assessment meeting where we determine disabilities and discuss possible barriers
        (3) An assessment plan will be provided on which to be agreed on
        (4) You declare readiness for assessment after discussion of the assessment plan
        (5) A written close book exam will be taken - to cover outcomes of unit standard
        (6) We will observe some practical demonstrations ( an indemnity form has to be signed )
        (7) The assessor will give feedback and inform you of the outcomes , and you have the right to appeal in case of           disagreement of results
        (8) If necessary , top-ups can be required if found not yet competent against some assessment criteria
        (9) Feedback are required from the candidates
        (10) The
4x4 Offroad Academy  will proceed with certification of successful candidates.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
What is RPL?
RPL is the abbreviation of "Recognition of prior learning". You can get accreditation against the off-road SAQA unit standards without doing a full blown course, if you think you have sufficient experience to be find competent against the unit standards. This process is also called RPL and it has the following benefits :
         (1) Reduced cost and time to get qualified
         (2) Credits awarded to learning no matter where it was gained (formal or informal)
         (3) Eliminate the need for duplicate training
         (4) Motivate people to further develop and enhance self-esteem
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4x4 Offroad Academy
TETA Accredited 4x4 Off-road Training Provider
TETA 10 - 113 (full accreditation)
Our green and high standards make the difference
Head Office : PO Box 1515
Bellville 7535 , Western Cape