For those of you wanting a National Award qualification, LANTRA Awards are a nationally recognised Awarding Body.
They are approved to both develop and accredit off roading qualifications such as NVQ/SVG and VRQ by OFQUAL and SQA the Regulatory Bodies of qualifications. They specialise in the land based and environmental sectors, but also offer national qualifications in a range of subject areas including technical awards. Training and Assessment is delivered through LANTRA registered and approved instructors. Explore 4×4 are approved LANTRA training providers with qualified instructors.
What We Offer
One Day Off Road Vehicle Operating (4×4)
Product Code – ORV01
Assessment and Corrective training. An integrated training and assessment course for a maximum of three people per instructor.
- A LANTRA fee of £37 per person applies to this course.
Successful trainees are awarded a nationally recognised skills ID card which states competence with 4x4s – Principles of off road vehicle operating & Operating vehicles in off road adverse conditions.
Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available throughout the day.
Course Objectives
- comply with legal requirements and safe practice – to understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on a public road
- identify risks associated with with off road vehicle use
- select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- understand the main causes of accidents
- identify the controls, systems and components of the vehicle
- perform pre-start checks
- identify and report faults
- prepare the vehicle for use of road
- assess the suitability of the ground/route
- make structured decisions about if and how to tackle obstacles
- perform a failed hill climb
- drive over a variety of terrain
- perform an on-site risk assessment
- identify the loading/towing capacities
- identify the dangers of vehicle recovery/self recovery
- demostrate decision making skills based on considering the attributes of: the obstacle/situation – the vehicle – the driver
Course Requirements
All training requires appropriate dress. Suitable outdoor clothing and supportive footwear.
Drivers must be 17 years or older for our Training sessions.
More information about the course above, the City and Guilds option, or simply to discuss your options please contact us here. For information about prices please click here.
