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Event name	Off-road four wheel drive (4x4) training (course)
Event type	PROfarm Course
Description	A two-day course for basic and intermediate users of 4x4 vehicles. It covers: operation in off-road and adverse conditions, including water crossings; pre-start checks; operating vehicles on or across a slope; ascending and decending a steep slope, including stall recovery; operating a jack; operating the vehicle in rugged terrain; and recovery using snatch block, snatch strap and winch. Cost $495.00 GST free. Bring your own 4x4 vehicle. Catering provided day 1 only. Includes manual, card & certificate.
More information	http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/profarm/courses/farm-skills/four-wheel-drive
From	Wednesday, 18/11/2009
To	Thursday, 19/11/2009
Starting	8:30 am
Ending	4:30 pm
Location	Tamworth Agricultural Institute/Nundle State Forest, 4 Marsden Park Road Calala TAMWORTH, NSW (North West Slopes and Plains)
Contact name	Cassie Gardiner
Contact numbers	02 6763 1276
Contact email	cassie.gardiner@dpi.nsw.gov.au