Address:201 The Waterfront, Stonehouse Business Park, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3UT
Duration:1-2 days
Book this course
To begin a course booking, please start by selecting the date from the box below, and then proceed to complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Price:
£0.00 + VAT
Duration:
1-2 days
Course Dates:
Enquire using the form at the bottom of the page, or by calling 0844 335 6433
Who
This training course has been designed for candidates whose duties necessitate driving a Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle on public roads and in light situations off road. Candidates must be in possession of a full car licence. (If licence obtained after January 1997 require B+E)
Aims
The course aims to develop an individual’s skills to effectively operate four wheel drive vehicle competently off highway driving and general vehicle control techniques. Successful candidates should have a sound knowledge of the techniques required to assess, plan and drive safely in off road situations.
Outline
Course content
- Drivers duties and responsibilities
- Legal requirements (road traffic act/highway code)
- Vehicle capacity and rating information
- Vehicle introduction, operation and controls
- Vehicle preparation and safety
- Ground assessment and route planning
- Gear selection (use of transfer box)
- Slope negotiation techniques
- Failed and stalled hill starts
- General off highway driving techniques and limitations
- Water fording techniques (where applicable)
- Vehicle safety when returning to the carriageway
Optional training available if requested
- Trailer inspection, rating and safety
- Safe coupling and uncoupling of trailers
- Load stability and securing techniques
- Manoeuvring and reversing of trailers
- Self recovery techniques
- Recovery training video
- Winching equipment, inspection and applications
- Winch safety, rating and set up
- Winch operation
- Winching Techniques
Legislation
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety At Work Regulations 1999
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Highway Code
