If you want to become a certified 4-Wheel Drive Instructor or just want to challenge yourself to a higher level, we
offer a 3 day Instructors clinic. The class reviews the fundamentals to make sure everyone is on the "same page"
with understanding and terminology. During the 3 days you will cover driving skills, recovery techniques, vehicle components,
vehicle concepts and dynamics, safety, navigation, environmental concerns, and training issues.
This clinic is not sufficient for you to pass the I4WDTA Certification and is not a guarantee of passing.
You need years of prior experience and a wide range of knowledge to draw on for the certification process.
It does give you a tune up of your skills, validate your knowledge, and help you assess your current readiness -
Perhaps pointing out areas requiring more study and experience. It provides you with a multitude of ideas and tips.
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The clinic is taught by 2 certified instructor. They have over 25 years of experience teaching 4-wheel drive to recreationalists,
the military and corporations. They have had students with virtually every type of 4WD and SUV current on the market in the
United States attend their clinics. This includes the military H1, full size pickup trucks and vans, SUVs, 4WDs and even a few
All Time 4WD vehicles such as the Subaru. Each brings a unique perspective on training with their own brand of explanations giving
you more options and ideas to integrate into your style of teaching.
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You need to bring to the clinic your course outline for the 4-wheel drive clinic you teach or propose to teach. You should
bring all the props, forms, and other materials you use to teach a basic 4-wheel drive clinic. Also bring a well prepped
4-wheel drive vehicle with your recovery gear, navigation equipment, and mechanics tools normally carried. The vehicle should have
necessary safety equipment such as first aid and fire extinguisher.
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If you plan to become a certified instructor, you need to submit an application to I4WDTA along with your credentials.
You can find the necessary information on the I4WDTA web site
http://I4WDTA.org
Click on the link "Become a Trainer".
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The clinic is held at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area which is located in the Tejon Pass about
50 miles north of Los Angeles, CA just west of the Interstate 5 corridor. For
more information check out their web site:
Hungry Valley State
Vehicular Recreation Area.
The class is limited to 8 individuals.
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