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Our Trainers

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Scott Finlay
Driver Trainer

► Scott has over 30 years experience in the 4WD Industry working as a qualified 4WD Mechanic and a Driver Trainer for 4WD Clubs, Recreational and Corporate  Clients.  
 

Scott provides consistent results and simplifies concepts to daily life practices.  Scott has been acknowledged by clients as an excellent trainer.  

He is a professional with excellent communication and client liaison skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels. 

Accredited Courses Completed:

  • AURTGA3001 Drive & Manoeuvre Trailers

  • PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field

  • RIIVEH201D Operate a light vehicle

  • RIIVEH305E Operate & Maintain a 4WD

  • SISODRV302A Drive & Recover a 4WD

Jason Grech
Driver Trainer

 Jason is a Director and an of Owner of Off Road Training Australia and JAKEM Farm.  He has been in the four wheel drive industry for most of his adult life, and grew up in South Australia exploring nature and riding dirt bikes.  He is also a fully qualified carpenter/joiner.


Jason has a passion teaching clients how to operate their 4WD as the manufacturer intended. He loves getting clients ‘AUSTRALIA READY’​

Accredited Courses Completed:

  • PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field

  • RIIVEH201D Operate a light vehicle

  • RIIVEH305E Operate & Maintain a 4WD

  • SISODRV302A Drive & Recover a 4WD

  • SISODRV405A1/3/5 Coordinate recovery of 4WD vehicle

  • TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessing

  • TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs

  • TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs

  • TAELLN411  Adult language, literacy & numeracy skills

  • TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle

  • TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies

  • TLIC2025 Operate a 4WD

Steve Townsend
Driver Trainer

Steve started 4WDing in the late '90's with an old Triton twin cab and a long handle shovel as his recovery gear.  In 2005, he commenced 4WD training and spent many weekends learning the skills to Australian Standards, required to be a competent 4WD Trainer and Assessor through the Driver Training Unit 4WD SA training and assessing 4WD Club Members.

In the same year, Steve worked for the Department of Transport as a Rider Safe Instructor teaching and assessing learner Motor Cycle Riders until he retired in 2015.    

After retirement, Steve began his Training and Assessing in the 4WD Industry with SA 4WD Training, Off Road Training Australia, Pindan Tours and 4WD Training, Australian Driving Institute and Australian Off Road Academy (QLD).

He also does 4WD Club Training for the Mount Lofty Ranges 4WD Club and various other 4WD clubs. 

Accredited Courses Completed:

  • PMASUP236 Operate vehicles in the field

  • RIIVEH305E Operate & Maintain a 4WD

  • SISODRV302A Drive & Recover a 4WD

  • TLIC2025 Operate a 4WD

  • TLI41207 Transport and Logistics

  • TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessing

  • TAELLN411 Adult language, literacy & numeracy skills

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