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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:03 pm
by dazza85
I'm in ... now where's that form ....
Too slow .... The course is now full
Oh well I guess I can wait for the next one.
Well it is the same day as the big HB Race day so I guess I will work there and make some money to spend on the truck.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:30 pm
by wgtnnewbie
Mark wrote:For those that aren't looking to do the NZQA bit, turn up on the Sunday anyway:!:
Mike will do some initial talks/demo's that everyone can be involved in, ie:
* vehicle setup and limitations
* tow points, fitting of rated tow points
* identification of suspension types and how they work
* snorkel setups and limitations when not fitted with one
* recovery equipment and attachment to vehicles
And then when the NZQA 'students' need to do their assessments we'll take the other group off to do some practical driving through marked out obstacles (I won't call them hazards, even though everything is a hazard these days). We will be able to talk and walk people through anything that they are unsure of.
So this is for everyone... not just those interested in doing the NZQA unit standards.
i'll try and turn up on da sunday so's i can learn a few things to file away for later....
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 5:43 pm
by abbo
im keen to help set up its nice and close to home
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:40 pm
by Ryan
is there any requirements for the trucks we use for the practical side of the NZQA stuff??
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:15 pm
by mike
Ryan wrote:is there any requirements for the trucks we use for the practical side of the NZQA stuff??
If you have a manual that is preferable. If you can get your hands on a manual even better, failing that if you can borrow a manual on the day for the stalled hill climbs perfect. Otherwise we will make do with an auto.
But if someone doesnt mind letting people have a go in the manuals for those that have autos then that would be awesome. Its not for the whole day, just for the stalled hill climb.
Mike
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:26 pm
by abbo
yer i have a manual if people get stuck im not far from there so its there if someone wants to use it
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:30 pm
by Ryan
mike wrote:Ryan wrote:is there any requirements for the trucks we use for the practical side of the NZQA stuff??
If you have a manual that is preferable. If you can get your hands on a manual even better, failing that if you can borrow a manual on the day for the stalled hill climbs perfect. Otherwise we will make do with an auto.
But if someone doesnt mind letting people have a go in the manuals for those that have autos then that would be awesome. Its not for the whole day, just for the stalled hill climb.
Mike
thats cool...ill bring both
the zuk is manual...was just wondering about if they had to be legal etc..
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:30 pm
by abbo
so can we come and have a play on the sunday if not on the course
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:49 pm
by Mark
abbo wrote:so can we come and have a play on the sunday if not on the course
Mark wrote:For those that aren't looking to do the NZQA bit, turn up on the Sunday anyway:!:
Mike will do some initial talks/demo's that everyone can be involved in, ie:
* vehicle setup and limitations
* tow points, fitting of rated tow points
* identification of suspension types and how they work
* snorkel setups and limitations when not fitted with one
* recovery equipment and attachment to vehicles
And then when the NZQA 'students' need to do their assessments we'll take the other group off to do some practical driving through marked out obstacles (I won't call them hazards, even though everything is a hazard these days). We will be able to talk and walk people through anything that they are unsure of.
So this is for everyone... not just those interested in doing the NZQA unit standards.
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:31 pm
by Jerry
If you have a manual that is preferable. If you can get your hands on a manual even better, failing that if you can borrow a manual on the day for the stalled hill climbs perfect. Otherwise we will make do with an auto.
But if someone doesnt mind letting people have a go in the manuals for those that have autos then that would be awesome. Its not for the whole day, just for the stalled hill climb.
For those that normally drive an Auto then they should practice the failed hill climbs and hill descents in an Auto as well as a Manual so they learn both. No use learning in a manual and then trying to figure out how to do it in an Auto when they really need to..... I assume you will be showing people all 3 types? Stalled, Stopped (ie brake and then reverse) and instant (where you don't have a chance or can't brake.
Just my 5 cents
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:35 pm
by abbo
sweet cheers mark i should read the lot before i put something up
i will be there with bells on
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:02 am
by mike
Hi Guys,
Little update.
Can these people please bring their Birth Certificate or Passport and a copy of it please for me to verify and return, also $25 to load onto the nzqa system:
> Jeremy Ackley
> Debbie Anderson
> Andrew Gee
> Ian Grigor
> Ryan Mcnulty
These people just need to bring $25:
> Gareth Emeny
> Malcolm Emeny
> Marty Green
> Pierre sevens
> Rodney Topp
Turoa bring some form of ID and your restricted license.
Also turns out the mana boat club is booked out for the theory day. Anybody know of a classroom that is suitable that we can use with a data projector?
Cheers
Mike
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:15 am
by Bubba
Yeah, you can use the board room in my office in porirua, not sure if there is a data projector though, I can find out today
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:36 pm
by turoa
I can possibly bring a projector?
Will need to check if im allowed first though.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:53 pm
by mike
Bubba wrote:Yeah, you can use the board room in my office in porirua, not sure if there is a data projector though, I can find out today
sweet sounds good, thanks bubba.
If you can get a projector 2's that would save me lugging one up from here
Mike
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:34 pm
by Jerry
Can these people please bring their Birth Certificate or Passport and a copy of it
Passport.....
I haven't got one yet
I guess I'll have to try and find the birth certificate
I have access to 2 projectors if you need me to get one for the weekend
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:32 pm
by Ryan
gutted!! suzuki wont be mobile by the training day so will have to use the auto nissan!!
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:08 pm
by Jerry
I might let you use my TOYOTA
if you ask me really nicely
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:20 pm
by downunderxj
Jerry wrote:Can these people please bring their Birth Certificate or Passport and a copy of it
Passport.....
I haven't got one yet
I guess I'll have to try and find the birth certificate
Jerry, you will need your passport if you are considering going on the Hillbilly trip - you will be going overseas
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:19 pm
by Ryan
Jerry wrote:I might let you use my TOYOTA
if you ask me really nicely
nissan,toyota,suzuki.......i dont mind, im easy!! haha
Thanks Jerry
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:00 pm
by Ryan
this may be a stupid question, but in the 4wd Safety Course letter it says to bring my ''Enrolment Form'' is that the registration we did a while back or is it someting else??
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:01 pm
by mike
Ryan wrote:this may be a stupid question, but in the 4wd Safety Course letter it says to bring my ''Enrolment Form'' is that the registration we did a while back or is it someting else??
oh sorry about that, I'm bringing those on the day, just bring everything else it says
Cheers
Mike
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:28 pm
by Bubba
Just to confirm, the conference room is booked, but we will need a projector
The street is on the map that Mike sent out
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:47 pm
by mike
Bubba wrote:Just to confirm, the conference room is booked, but we will need a projector
The street is on the map that Mike sent out
Sorry bubba, deleted the address so not to confuse people.
The theory part of the course will be held at the polytechnic in the classroom as described in the information sheet. I couldn't get hold of you bubba to confirm the room in time so went with the polytechnic.
Cheers
Mike
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:55 pm
by turoa
sorry, cant get the projector. can anyone else get one?
and I havnt gotten a letter??
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:01 pm
by Jerry
I can get one if you want
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:53 pm
by Sadam_Husain
turoa wrote:and I havnt gotten a letter??
Tu must have the same rural delivery contractor that I've got coz theres been nothing but circulars and junk in my letterbox
maybe someone can PM me the details or something
*edit* it all just arrived by email :thumright:
And Jerry
I think that means yep bring a data projector please
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:06 pm
by Bubba
huh what? What letter, I thought he was talking about the email he sent that I have yet to read.
I ant gotton me no letter
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:14 pm
by Jerry
the letter is the email thingy that youse guys got on the interweb thingy
you know its on your computer thingy .......
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:40 pm
by mike
turoa wrote:sorry, cant get the projector. can anyone else get one?
and I havnt gotten a letter??
perhaps if you would fix your email server you would have got one
tell me when its fixed and ill resend you one.
Oh and jerry yes please bring a projector
Mike