The TLCC Basic 4WD Course consists of three Driver Training Modules. When you first join the TLCC, your membership is Provisional and it is a requirement of full membership that all three driver training modules be completed within 3 months of joining the club.
It is also a requirement that Driver Training must be completed before you access the Club property's or attend any social event held on Club lands.
For full details and course dates, visit the 4WD Training page
This course is mandatory for people wanting to become driver trainer’s and/or to join the TLCC recovery team, however application for membership to either is not considered necessary as a reason for undertaking this course and completion of the course does not imply an invitation to join either team.
For this course, multiple members who are currently financial and have done basic training are allowed per vehicle.
The course requires physical work from every participant. We will be working on sloping ground and loose rocky and uneven surfaces while lifting and carrying equipment, hand-winching, crawling under vehicles etc.
The weekend is not suitable for children. All participants will be deeply involved in the activities and away from the shed for most of the days and the course is high-risk with vehicles moving and being recovered.
Vehicle damage is unlikely but not impossible.
Front and rear rated recovery points are mandatory on all vehicles involved.
You will need to bring your recovery gear. Minimum kit to be as per the club hand book as handed out at Basic Diver Training.
If you have a winch you will also need.
Other recommended equipment.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 2 Days
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The course will run over two days and is designed for members who wish to learn some basic electrical principles. The course will cover some basic maths on calculating power, current and voltage. There will also be discussions on wire sizes, fuses and antenna cable. Included will be some basic fault finding using a test lamp and voltmeter. Participants will be required to follow circuit diagrams and build up functioning circuits. Participants will be shown how to attach electrical terminals to cables by soldering and crimping. The student can construct their circuits by which ever method they choose – however a demonstration of both methods should be exhibited by the participant.
Note: The course is not designed to teach the participants to become automotive experts and any work carried out by participants on their vehicles is at the participant's own risk. Modern vehicle electrical systems are extremely complex and expensive to repair. Working on these vehicles should only be carried out by experts.
Participants will be required to bring their own equipment as follows:
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 2 Days
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Extremely popular course. You will need to bring your own chainsaw for the practical component of the course. Lots of great hands on information provided by people who earn their living using chainsaws. A very strong emphasis is places on how to safely operate a chainsaw. Both petrol and battery chainsaws are suitable for the course. Theory and practical training is on the nominated weekend dates at Willowglen.
Topics include:
You will need:
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 2 Days
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The Club organises a First Aid Course on behalf of Club Members, by an External Training Organisation.
The course is “Provide First Aid" HLTAID011.
This course covers a broad range of topics that will enable the candidate to confidently manage an emergency situation. This is a general first aid course that is open to all. The course consists of an online component and a one day face to face classroom component. This is a nationally accredited course that is valid for 3 years.
A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for this course.
If you do not have a USI, create a USI by clicking on the link.
Cost: $140.00 per person, non refundable.
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 1 Day, 8am to 5pm
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This course will cover the HX-1.
Topics to be covered include configuration, waypoints, routes, tracks and trip preparation used the Hema Cloud.
Note: App software from Hema such as Hema Map, Hema App etc are NOT part of this course. Other devices such as the HX-2 and HN7 are not part of this course.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 1 Day
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This course will cover the HX-2 GPS Navigator.
Topics to be covered include configuration, waypoints, routes, tracks and trip preparation used the Hema Cloud.
Note: App software from Hema such as Hema Map, Hema App etc are NOT part of this course. Other devices such as the HX-2 and HN7 are not part of this course.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 1 Day
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This course will cover Hema 4X4 Explorer software which runs on Android and IOS devices. Any differences between the operation of the various hardware devices (Android tablet or phone, Apple iPad or iPhone) are highlighted.
Topics to be covered include configuration, waypoints, routes, tracks and trip preparation using the Hema Cloud; Identification and description of all screen clickable areas; Creation of on-road and off-road trips; Creating and sharing trip logs; Procedures used by the instructor for trips.
Note: Other software from Hema (Hema Explorer App. Hema Map, Hema App) and Hema HX-1, HX-2 & HN7 are NOT part of this course.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 1 Day
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This two day course is an introductory course covering such things such as the use of binoculars, bird books and applications, bird identification and their calls along with a bit of field craft
Day 1 will consist of a bit of theory in the morning followed by a walk around the property to discover what birds are in residence.
Day 2 will commence with another exercise in the field followed by a roundup of the weekend. Some 40 species have been previously identified at Koolandilly over one weekend.
Cost: Free
Location: Koolandilly
Duration: 2 Days
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No events currently scheduled.OziExplorer for Android runs on Polaris head units, mobile phones and tablets from many suppliers. Participants must have their own copy of OziExplorer for Android. Topics to be covered include:
Some of these topics require a Windows PC (eg Notebook) with the shareware version of OziExplorer loaded in addition to the OziExplorer running on an Android device.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 1 Day
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Bring along your camera or phone and learn how to improve your photography. The weekend will involve some theory presentations which will be followed by practical sessions in the area. Koolandilly will provide lots of photographic opportunities to develop skills and capture great photos of wildlife, natural landscapes, people and vehicles. On Saturday evening after dark, for those who still have the energy, we will workshop 'Painting With Light' aka night photography. Sunday will provide an opportunity for those interested in video as well, including some tips on sound recording and presenting to camera.
Cost: Free
Location: Koolandilly
Duration: 2 Days
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Under the scrutiny of our Driver Trainers, you will be instructed in the requirements for safe and successful 4WDing and vehicle recovery in sand conditions. This course is held at Stockton Beach (near Newcastle) as we don’t have much sand at Willowglen and we can’t quite afford to buy a beach of our own! A fun and educational day for all the family.
Cost: Free
Location: Stockton Beach
Duration: 1 Day
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The course covers the theoretical and practical aspects of towing everything from box trailers to caravans. A must for anyone intending to tow anything on or off road. Own trailer or caravan not required as there are a number at Willowglen that may be used. Of course, if you do have your own trailer/caravan you are welcome to bring it along to practice with.
Cost: Free
Location: Willowglen
Duration: 2 Days
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The course will run over two days and although you don’t need a club qualification to run a trip, this course will assist aspiring leaders with the considerations and aspects of becoming a successful Trip Leader.
The course is very hands on, there will be no death by Powerpoint and comprehensive course notes will be emailed to you post completion of the course. There will be discussion, note taking as required and scenarios requiring role play, including driving around Willowglen.
The course will cover attributes of a successful Trip Leader, detailed planning, route considerations, essential equipment and problem-solving using role play scenarios.
Essential Equipment Required for the Course:
Notepad, Pens, Head Torch, Willowglen Map, Compass, Warm Clothing and Rainwear, Hema Road Atlas or Similar.
Note:
The idea of running this course is to increase club trips by having more Trip Leaders. It is expected that participants will attend the course with a trip in mind, which they intend to run. The club will offer you support in this regard. A one day trip somewhere is quite acceptable. The biggest gripe of new members is, there are not enough trips, do your bit to make TLCC more interesting!
Cost: Free
Location:Willowglen
Duration: 2 Days
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This workshop will cover the physical repacking of the front axle wheel bearings and front axle rebuild of solid axle Toyota vehicles and the theory of IFS vehicles.
You must be prepared to get dirty for this workshop. The course will be run by experienced club members, including a member of the club’s Competition Driving Team. The course will be held in the Kellyville area.
Cost: Free
Location: Kellyville Area
Duration: 1 Day
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No events currently scheduled.