Key Features
Gain peace of mind
Meet your ‘duty of care’ obligations
Safety culture within your business
Raise a general driving safety awareness culture
Designed for the professional driver
Progressive off-road training specifically designed for the professional driver
Reduce fleet operating costs
Through improved driving skills, lower fuel consumption, reduced insurance premiums and maintenance/repair expenditure.
Environmentally friendly
Off-road training can improve driving techniques so there is less damage to the countryside, vehicles and equipment.
Sustainable improvement in off-road safety
Ensures a continual improvement plan – giving a sustainable improvement in off-road safety performance.
Off-Road Driving Courses for 4X4s
4×4 and off-road vehicles form a critical part of many business’s operations. We’ve worked with organisations such as National Parks who rely on these types of vehicles to succeed in their objectives. But 4×4 vehicles and the terrain on which they operate present serious and unique risks to drivers.
Why is off-road driver training so important?
Driving 4×4 vehicles professionally, particularly off-road, presents additional challenges, including driving on unfamiliar surfaces such as grass, mud and/or rocks; and controlling the vehicle on steep gradients and through water.
Many of the techniques required to drive safely off-road are counter-intuitive to drivers who have not been trained by experts. In addition to improving safety, training can help reduce operating costs, lower fuel consumption, and reduce maintenance and insurance costs.
How does Drivetech deliver off-road driver training courses?
Drivetech’s 4×4 courses are mostly delivered on-road as this is one of the best ways to introduce drivers to 4×4 best practice and get comfortable with the technology. Our courses start at a beginner level and progress through to advanced which introduces more challenging.
Training is delivered typically up to a ratio of three drivers to one trainer. We provide comprehensive driver feedback, written course reports and certification for auditing purposes.
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FAQs
What drivetrain vehicles would I complete the off-road driver training in?
Off-road driver training can take place in both automatic and manual, depending on what your 4×4 fleet looks like.
Will I receive certification for taking part in an off-road course?
Upon successful completion of a Drivetech 4×4/off-road course, participants will receive a Drivetech Certificate of Competence.
Which environments are your practical off-road courses delivered in?
A Drivetech 4×4 course will likely be delivered on unfamiliar surfaces such as grass, mud and rocks, and will often focus on controlling the vehicle on steep gradients and through water.
What type of content is included in your theory-based off-roading courses?
- Improved vehicle knowledge.
- Traction and how to maintain it.
- Types of four-wheel drive systems.
- When and how to engage and disengage four-wheel drive.
- Safe operation of a 4×4 vehicle.
- Technology associated with 4×4 vehicles.
Featured Courses
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Professional 4×4 ❘ Familiarisation
To introduce drivers to the handling characteristics and the technology associated with a 4×4 vehicle. The course focuses on the use of 4×4 technology to assist drivers when negotiating normally benign terrain such as roads and tracks that are affected by inclement weather conditions.
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Professional 4×4 ❘ In-House Trainer
Our “In-house” trainer course is designed for experienced off-road 4×4 drivers whose management require off-road 4×4 training to be delivered to other employees within their own organisation, this course does not qualify individuals as independent off-road trainers.
Duration: 5 DaysDelivery: In Person -
Professional 4×4 ❘ Off-Road Driver – Advanced
This course follows on from the Professional 4×4 Off-Road Driver – Basic. It provides a progression in the principles and practice of off-road 4×4 driving. The aim is to build on the basic principles by introducing trainees to more challenging terrain, environment and situations throughout the course.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road -
Professional 4×4 ❘ Off-Road Driver – Basic
A one-day course that provides basic information, guidance and tuition for those unfamiliar with off-road driving. The course focuses on the principles and practice of driving off-road safely. The course emphasises the health and safety aspects of driving off-road.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road
Available Courses
Drivetech will help you identify your 4×4 driving risks and recommend the optimum training to build your off-road capability. Our progressive training portfolio includes the following courses:
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Advanced Driving Diploma
Equip yourself with cutting edge knowledge and best practice driving techniques with the DVSA endorsed AA Advanced Driving Diploma. Designed for drivers of cars, light commercial vehicles, LGVs and PCVs, the qualification is based on the principles of Roadcraft, the police drivers’ handbook.
Half Day / Full Day / Two Days
Duration: 2 Days, Full Day, Half DayDelivery: In Person, On-Road -
Professional 4×4 ❘ Familiarisation
To introduce drivers to the handling characteristics and the technology associated with a 4×4 vehicle. The course focuses on the use of 4×4 technology to assist drivers when negotiating normally benign terrain such as roads and tracks that are affected by inclement weather conditions.
Duration: Half DayDelivery: On-Road -
Professional 4×4 ❘ Off-Road Driver – Basic
A one-day course that provides basic information, guidance and tuition for those unfamiliar with off-road driving. The course focuses on the principles and practice of driving off-road safely. The course emphasises the health and safety aspects of driving off-road.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road -
Professional 4×4 ❘ Off-Road Driver – Advanced
This course follows on from the Professional 4×4 Off-Road Driver – Basic. It provides a progression in the principles and practice of off-road 4×4 driving. The aim is to build on the basic principles by introducing trainees to more challenging terrain, environment and situations throughout the course.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road -
Professional 4×4 ❘ In-House Trainer
Our “In-house” trainer course is designed for experienced off-road 4×4 drivers whose management require off-road 4×4 training to be delivered to other employees within their own organisation, this course does not qualify individuals as independent off-road trainers.
Duration: 5 DaysDelivery: In Person -
Professional ATV/UTV ❘ Off-Road User – Basic
The course gives delegate’s the basic knowledge and skills to drive ATVs safely on level ground and rough terrain. The course is suitable for those with or without ATV driving experience and who are required to use ATV or UTVs as part of their daily tasks. The courses are RoSPA-accredited and an appropriate certificate will be provided on successful completion of the course.
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Professional ATV/UTV ❘ Off-Road User – Advanced
This course follows on from the basic course allowing trainees to further hone their skills whilst learning new ones on a more challenging terrain with laden machines or machines fitted with ancillary equipment. The course is suitable for those who have passed the basic course.
Duration: Half DayDelivery: On-Road -
Professional ❘ Sand and Shingle Driver
This course aims to give delegates the knowledge and practical experience to drive safely on sand and shingle surfaces, e.g. those found in coastal areas. This course is seasonal and location dependant, please check with us for availability. This is an ideal course for delegates who need to traverse beaches and foreshores on a regular basis as part of their job.
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Professional ❘ Winch Operator – Basic
The course gives delegates the knowledge and skill to use a winch safely during the course of their work, particularly recovery or self-recovery of a vehicle that has become stuck while travelling off-road. The course emphasises the health and safety aspects of operating winches and using ancillary equipment.
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Professional ❘ Winch Operator – Advanced
The second course in this progressive programme aims to enhance the skills learnt on the basic course. It will broaden the delegates knowledge of winching theory and allow them to practise on more advanced winch pulls allowing them to use winching equipment to its maximum potential reducing the need to call out professional recovery technicians.
Duration: Full DayDelivery: On-Road