AFRICAN OFF-ROAD

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 is currently presenting the OVOC Off-Road Vehicle Operator Certificate US254135 at R1250.00 and the advanced learning programs at R2500.00

7 WHAT IS THIS (RPL) THING?

In our current situation were the unit standards for 4WD & Off-Road driving has only recently been registered RPL does not apply.

(RPL) Recognition of prior learning is about assessment of prior evidence(Certificates, testimonials, log books, video's, pictures etc.) as opposed to:

A normal assessment were knowledge and skills are assessed.

The evidence must be measured and found sufficient against the said unit standard or curriculum. This is not possible as the previous certificates were certificates of attendance and can not be measured against a standard or a curriculum. 

The RPL process are mostly used were learners needs to convert their prior learning into qualifications and several unit standards are to be proved competent against..

The difference between (RPL) and a (FLP) full learning program is:

RPL the prior evidence is assessed.

FLP the learner's knowledge and skills are assessed.

Providers advertising the RPL process for US254135/254154 are misleading the consumer and conducting a illegal and harmful business practice.