b'if the State forests turn into National Parks, it willcurrent training facility and start up our permanent affect camping, and the carrying of dogs, firearms,Training Facility at Toolangi as soon as is practicably and chainsaws. The Gunaikurnai, Taungurung,possible.and Yorta Yorta communities are very supportiveThe final issue is the purchase of a factory to of FWDV and very happy for us to continue withconvert into an office for FWDV and Club meeting our 4x4 vocation in their districts. FWDV isrooms with break-out areas to relax and conduct very conscious of reconciliation with the Kooriinformal meetings and the like. Already we have communities and is partnering with them to ensurethree (3) clubs indicating their desire to meet at their traditional needs are supported and respected. the venue along with FWDV and LROC Vic. So have The Toolangi Quarry Training Centre is alla good thought about what your club wishes to do but ready for training for clubs and commercialwith regards to renting a meeting room for your organisations. We have one hurdle to jump over andclub meetings and special events.that is the Fire Report. Once that issue is closed out,This year is turning into a positive one for we can install our building and toilets on the plot.FWDV with the Building & Training Projects we are DEECA is already using it for training their heavyinvesting in for the future of this great Association.machine operators which augurs well for us as theyKeep the shiny side up Tread Lightly leave tracks are creating the training tracks we need. Trainingand take photos on your trips this coming year.will begin there this year. In general, we are lookingEric Bishop at March as the starting date for us to leave thePresident2024TRAINING COURSESBOOKFour Wheel Drive Victoria is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO21605) offering non-accredited Proficiency 4WD training and ONLINE a range of Accredited 4wd and Chainsaw courses. Open to all club members, the general public and corporate organisations.Browse courses and book online at www.fwdvictoria.org.au/training Call the office (03) 9874 7222 for further informationPROFICIENCY COURSES 19th MarchPC240319Theory 28th MayPC240528Theory23rd MarchPC240319Practical 1st JunePC240528Practical9th AprilPC240409Theory 2nd JulyPC240702Theory13th AprilPC240409Practical 6th JulyPC240702PracticalTraining Course Refund Policy Transfer to other courses: Students can transfer to any other Situations occur where for various reasons courses are cancelled bycourse up to 8 working days prior to commencement at no cost. Four Wheel Drive Victoria (FWDV) or students need to cancel. BelowStudents transferring to another course 7 working days or less prior to describes the refund policy that is applicable. commencement will be required to pay a transfer fee of $50.Fee refunds: If students are unable to attend the course that they areCourse Cancellations: FWDV will make a full refund of all fees paid registered for the following refund fees below apply: should a course be discontinued. FWDV reserves the right to cancel30 days prior - less 10% of course cost;29 days to 15 days - lessa course if a minimum number of participants are not achieved or for 25% of course cost;14 days to 8 days - less 50% of course cost; Occupational Health and Safety reasons. Should the students desire7 days prior - no refund allowed. to take an alternative course with FWDV, fees will be fully transferable Refund applications must be made in writing to FWDV. to that course, for one transfer in a 12 month period. In the event of FWDV agree that they will allow for one transfer in a 12 month perioda course for which the student was enrolled being unavailable or no to another course date without penalty, with a minimum of 8 daysacceptable alternative course is available, fees are fully refundable.notice. TRACKWATCH|March 2024 5'