OVERLANDAND OFF-ROADACADEMY
TETA ACCredited
We provide accredited off-road training and overlanding coursesto groups and companies.
- Corporate days and Team-Building- All 4x4 vehicles wellcome
Introduction to off-road driving - Morning Session
4X4 Driving Skills - 1 Day
Advanced off-road driving and recovery - 2 Days
Additional Course:
Overlanding & Eco Tourism - 2 Days
Oryx Overlanding and Off-Road Academy
We pride ourselves on personalised service and attention to your needs.
The emphasis is on training.
You will be driving your own vehicle, and we regret that only 4x4s are allowed.
We start the day with theory, followed by practical.
Luncheon meals can be arranged in advance.
INTRODUCTORY 4X4
- YOUR VEHICLE - limitations and capabilities, ground clearance, approach & departure, ramp, rollover angles - dynamic vs static
- YOUR VEHICLE - function of off-road features, when and how to use them.
- YOUR VEHICLE - owner's manual instructions, correct shifting procedures
- PREPARATION - fluid levels, dry grass and fires, cooling and heat exchange off-road
- 4WD SYSTEM - effect on slipping wheels with no or little traction
- BASIC OFF-ROAD DRIVING SKILLS - ascents, descents, cross-axles, route selection, appointing a spotter, hand signals, mirrors, soft sand driving, momentum vs traction techniques, use of clutch, driving automatic vehicles, gearing, steering, braking, accelerating
- TYRE PRESSURES - recommended off-road pressures, date stamp
- OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT - tyre pressure gauge, air compressor, seed net, how to use, emergency equipment
- BASIC RECOVERY - discussion basic recovery equipment, recovery points vs tie down points
4X4 DRIVING SKILLS - US254135
- ENGINES (Petrol vs Diesel, Power vs Torque, Fluid levels, Cooling and 4WD, Engine braking)
- TRANSMISSIONS ( Drive train components & functions, Different 4WD configurations, Windup, Shift options)
- SUSPENSIONS (Chassis, Springs, Axles, Suspensions, Articulation)
- CONTROL SYSTEMS (Steering, Gearing, Accelerating, Braking, ABS, EBD, HDC, Anti-Stall, Traction Control, Difflocks)
- TYRES ( Types, Markings, Recommended Pressures, Repair tools, Tyre repair)
- 4WD VEHICLES ( Range, Capabilities, Features, Limitations, Preparations, Controls, Product-related training, Tools)
- BASIC OFF- & ON-ROAD DRIVING SKILLS ( Regulation, Gear selection, Route selection, Ascents, Descents, Cross-axles, Side slopes, Safety first approach, Water-crossings)
- BASIC RECOVERY ( Recovery & Safety Equipment, Ratings and Purpose, Recovery Points, Self & Pull Recovery)
ADVANCED 4X4 DRIVING & RECOVERY - US254154(Recommended for the Professional 4x4 Driver)
BASIC 4X4 DRIVING SKILLS COURSE CONTENT
- ENGINES ( Turbo- & Superchargers, Power and Torque Calculations, Cooling System)
- TRANSMISSIONS ( Understanding the transmission of power and torque through each component)
- DIFFLOCKS ( Open Diff, Manual difflocks, Automatic difflocks, LSD, Torsion diffs, Use of lockers, Traction control),
- 4WD DYNAMICS ( Suspensions, Control Systems, 4WD Vehicles, on-road and off-road conditions)
- TYRES & RIMS (Components & Construction, Determining Pressures for load and speed, Rims, dynamic behaviour)
- TRACTION ( Traction, Rolling resistance, Slipping scenarios)
- ADVANCED OFF-ROAD DRIVING TECHNIQUES ( Momentum + traction, Gravel road driving, Terrain dependent techniques - mud/sand/dunes/rock & mountains/snow, reaching vehicle limits and special driving techniques )
- RECOVERY PROCEDURES ( Hand signals, Air- & Hi-lift Jack, Kinetic-, Winch Recovery, recovery forces, Safety, Special terrain-dependent recovery techniques)
Fundamentals of Overlanding
ADVANCED 4X4 DRIVING AND RECOVERY COURSE CONTENT
GEAR: What is needed for an overlanding trip.
SELF RELIANCE: Preparing to be self-sufficient, carrying of own supplies, equipment, and repair tools.
AUXILIARY POWER: Solar and battery systems.
REFRIGERATION: When the cooler box becomes insufficient.
ROUTE PLANNING: How to use a GPS and to include attractions.
BORDER CROSSING: The dos and don'ts
TRAVEL BUDDY: The necessity of having one.
WILD CAMPING: The dos and don'ts
ECO TOURISM: How to incorporate conservation and preservation into overlanding.
SEASONS: How to prepare.