Training Courses

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A range of training courses are available relating to 4x4 and trailer operation including:

• 4x4 Professional Off Road Driving
• 4x4 Professional Off Road Driving Corrective
• Basic Trailer Handling
• Health and Safety and Risk Management in Winching
• Off Road Trailer Handling

4x4 Professional Off Road Driving

Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

• Be able to carry out a risk assessment
• Understand the main principles of driving off-road
• Recognise the safe working environment for off-road vehicles on typical ground surface conditions
• Be able to assess the suitability of any ground/route, before attempting to drive over it
• Prepare and perform the necessary checks to ensure the safety of a vehicle off-road and on-road
• Safely operate a vehicle in an off-road situation with a variety of typical ground surface conditions (slopes, Mud, obstacles, water)
• Have an understanding of the dangers of vehicle recovery

Who is the Course For?

Any person who is/will be required to operate a 4X4 vehicle in an off-road environment. All trainees must be able to demonstrate that they are competent in driving normal vehicles in a road situation and hold a current driving licence. An individual assessment will be carried out and those reaching the required standard will receive the nationally recognised certificate.

Duration/Format

Two days (including evening session)

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

This course contributes towards Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture 1ACH8100, and Assisting in Road Haulage and Distribution Operations' NVQ Level 1 Unit 7.

4x4 Professional Off Road Driving Corrective (Code CLVF04X)

Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

• Be able to carry out a risk assessment
• understand the main principles of driving off-road
• recognise the safe working environment for off-road vehicles on typical ground surface conditions
• be able to assess the suitability of any ground/route, before attempting to drive over it
• prepare and perform the necessary checks to ensure the safety of a vehicle off-road and on-road
• safely operate a vehicle in an off-road situation with a variety of typical ground surface conditions (slopes, mud, obstacles, water)
• have an understanding of the dangers of vehicle recovery

Who is the Course For?

Highly experienced 4X4 drivers who require a nationally recognised certificate as evidence of skills and knowledge. An individual assessment will be carried out and those reaching the required standard will receive the nationally recognised certificate.

Duration/Format

One day (classroom and practical)

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

This course contributes towards Agriculture and Commercial Horticulture 1ACH8100, and also ‘Assisting in Road Haulage and Distribution Operations' NVQ Level 1 Unit 7.

Basic Trailer Handling (Code CLVF06X)

Course Objectives

To enable course members to :

• Understand the requirements of the Risk Assessment
• Understand the legal requirements for towing trailers on/off the road either at work or privately
• Appreciate the main causes of accidents and what can be done to avoid them
• Gain knowledge of the different types of hitches in use, and what contributes to an ideal towing combination
• Couple/un-couple a trailer safety and in line with the recommended DSA test method
• Carry out all necessary checks prior to taking the unit onto the public highway
  • drive with a trailer
  • through a restricted entrance
  • round 90º turns
  • across the DSA test layout
  • stop the unit safety within a given distance

Who is the Course For?

• Those wishing to update their skills in trailer handling and/or satisfy H & S legislation regarding the Safe Use of Trailers at work
• Anyone required to take the trailer test for towing on the road
• Anyone needing to tow trailers off-road as part of their work

Pre-requisites

A full driving licence (not provisional) with B entitlement.

Duration/Format

1 day, with option to carry on and take off-road element (1 day) and/or on-road element (1 day).

Health and Safety and Risk Management in Winching (Code CLVW01X)

Course Objectives To enable course members to:

• Identify Health & Safety requirements and be able to carry out a risk assessment before using a vehicle mounted or hand operated winch and associated equipment.
• Recognise and understand safe working practices for winching.
• Prepare for and carry out the recovery of a vehicle in an off road situation or moving of an object from point A to point B safely including correct use of associated equipment and snatch blocks

Who is the Course For?

Any person who is or will be required to operate a hand or mechanical winch on or off the road. An individual assessment will be carried out and those reaching the required standard will receive the nationally recognised certificate.

Duration/Format

1 day

Off Road Trailer Handling (Code CLVF08X)

Course Objectives

Following this course, trainees will understand ;-

• The legal requirements for towing off-road at work
• The practical limitations of the towing vehicle
• How to assess the risks involved
• The need for thorough vehicle checks
• The techniques required to tow safely off-road

Who is the Course For?

• Those wishing to update their skills in trailer handling and/or satisfy H & S legislation regarding the Safe Use of Trailers at work
• Anyone needing to tow trailers off-road as part of their work

Pre-requisites

Trainees must have competed Day 1, hold a full driving licence and a 4x4 Professional Off-Road Driving Certificate or equivalent.

Duration/Format

1 day