1) To certify expert 4-wheel drive instructors who, based on stringent written and field testing, have met the I4WDTA requirements to become Certified Trainers to train others in safe 4-wheel drive techniques, vehicle safety, trail etiquette and environmental awareness.

2) To establish a mechanism by which a cadre of 4-wheel drive instructors can help self-regulate the 4-wheel drive training industry with guidelines and recommendations.

3) To foster networking and generate basic outlines for training curriculum to ensure thorough teaching programs and comprehensive skills’ development.

Becoming a Certified Trainer

Requirements

To be a member of this Association, one must be an established 4-wheel drive trainer, whether with a club, a corporation, or privately, with a minimum of 3-years' verifiable training experience and have basic First Aid/CPR certification or higher. If you are 18 years or older and meet these requirements, follow these steps:

Step 1. Print and fill out the APPLICATION, sign and mail it to the address on the form along with the Application fee, a copy of your First-Aid certificate, your resume, and your curriculum for a one-day 4-wheel drive class. Once we receive this information, if you meet the basic requirements as an established 4-wheel drive trainer, we will email you a list of certified trainers with whom you will need to set up an appointment to take the written and field evaluations.

Download Application

Step 2. Fulfill the evaluation testing requirements, which includes a 200-question written exam and a stringent field evaluation. Your score on the written and field exercises will be combined. Your professional training history will be evaluated and verified. Your First-Aid certification will be verified. Once all of this information is confirmed, you will be notified about your membership. At this time, a check for your yearly dues is due and payable. Dues will be pro-rated from November of each year. There are additional stringent requirements for Master Level certification.

For more information, please contact us at i4wdta@i4wdta.org.