4×4 OFF ROAD DRIVER TRAINING

An accredited Lantra Awards Training Provider, we provide 4×4 off-road driver training to the highest standards to suit people of all abilities and experience, and for all purposes.

The Lantra Awards Off Road Vehicle Operating (4×4) qualification is the go to standard for off road driving for work purposes in the UK. It is nationally recognised, recommended by the HSE, and a stipulation within many companies and industries.

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Our Training

Our training experience and the terrain used is as wide-ranging as you might hope it to be, from the Royal Estate at Windsor through to the wadis and sands of the Middle East, and most types of ground in-between. With our senior instructor having full UK security clearance, we’re able to work in sensitive locations too.

We can also help if you need training in more extreme off-road driving. Our instructors trained Charlie Boorman and the production crew of The Long Way Down, the televised off-road adventure with Ewan MacGregor back in 2007, and have since prepared many other drivers for their own challenging overland expeditions around the world.

Who benefits from professional off road training?

Off-road driving courses

Choose from 3 Off Road Driving Course Options...

All are delivered to the same exacting standard, and each is designed to meet your Duty of Care obligations.

Lantra Awards Off Road Vehicle Operating (4×4): Core Principles

2 drivers per course is recommended if they have little or no prior off-road experience.

Lantra courses are suitable for everyone who has cause to drive off-road as part of their work duties, or otherwise wants to become properly qualified in off-road driving.

These courses provide trainees with the necessary knowledge and techniques to drive off-road in a manner that looks after all those in the vehicle, any third parties in the vicinity, the vehicle itself and the terrain driven upon.

This course covers:

This 1-day course is appropriate for those who only ever need to drive on gentle terrain, such as established tracks and fairly level fields. The assessment and qualification restricts drivers to such modest terrain only. 

Assessment & Qualification

Lantra courses conclude with a thorough assessment of each trainee’s ability to safely judge off-road terrain and maintain full control of the vehicle in a variety of situations, to the appropriate course level. Successful completion results in a Lantra Awards certificate and Skills Card; with presentation of the Skills Card often being required by major companies before allowing contractors to drive on site.

Refresher training is recommended within 3 – 5 years.

Lantra Awards Off Road Vehicle Operating (4×4): Adverse Conditions

2 drivers per course is recommended if they have little or no prior off-road experience.

Lantra courses are suitable for everyone who has cause to drive off-road as part of their work duties, or otherwise wants to become properly qualified in off-road driving.

These courses provide trainees with the necessary knowledge and techniques to drive off-road in a manner that looks after all those in the vehicle, any third parties in the vicinity, the vehicle itself and the terrain driven upon.

This course covers all the content of the 1 day course (detailed above), plus:

This 2-day course equips drivers for the full range of off road hazards and terrain that can be safely negotiated in an unmodified 4×4 vehicle, making it ideal for anyone that may need to venture off road away from established, firm tracks; or even using established dirt tracks in wet and slippery conditions.

Assessment & Qualification

Lantra courses conclude with a thorough assessment of each trainee’s ability to safely judge off-road terrain and maintain full control of the vehicle in a variety of situations, to the appropriate course level. Successful completion results in a Lantra Awards certificate and Skills Card; with presentation of the Skills Card often being required by major companies before allowing contractors to drive on site.

Refresher training is recommended within 3 – 5 years.

Without wishing to over-complicate matters, Lantra also offer the option of an Experienced Operators’ Course. This can provide a short cut to unrestricted Lantra 4×4 driver qualification in a 1-day course format. It does however assume a solid level of knowledge, technique and application on arrival, as there is only enough time to update and polish skills before going into the assessment phase.

ALL ROAD TRAINING 4×4 PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

This is a fully customisable option to the Lantra Awards courses above; delivered to the same high standards by the same Lantra qualified trainers, but tailored to your precise requirements without needing to follow a set syllabus.

The driving principles are the same as for our Lantra Awards courses, to equip participants with the skills to remain safe whilst also avoiding damage to vehicles or the ground driven on.

Following an initial theory session to introduce the basics of safe off-road driving, emphasis is on practical skills and typically covers:

These courses provide drivers with much the same skills and competence as the 2-day Lantra course, in a compressed format for optimal value.

Courses culminate in a practical assessment of each driver, supported by a written appraisal. Successful participants receive a certificate of competence, valid for 3 years, plus detailed Course Notes to support the training.

Training Locations

We run all 4×4 training course options throughout the UK and abroad, either recommending a venue with terrain that is most relevant to your needs or using your own project site(s) as appropriate. For truly varied off road terrain, from gentle through to extreme, we favour the renowned Millbrook Proving Ground, near Bedford, with 100 acres of properly engineered and cultivated off road facilities.

In addition, we have established training locations in Cambridgeshire and Yorkshire.

Vehicles

We do not provide vehicles for training purposes. With various types of 4 wheel drive systems utilised on modern 4×4s (selectable, permanent, or auto-engaging), and with each type requiring specific considerations in safe operation, all training will be delivered using your own 4×4 vehicle(s) for utmost benefit.

Prices

Course prices vary depending on the training venue used, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

To discover more about the best 4×4 off-road driver training solution for you, call +44 (0) 1953 889 333 or use the button to get in touch by email.