4x4 Familiarisation
– Off Road –
- 1 Day
- All Levels
- RoSPA
- 4x4
4x4 Familiarisation
Course
Courses for utilities companies preparing for winter, to aid in compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER, and to prepare 4×4 operators for driving in snow, ice and flood conditions.
In order to enable fuller compliance with H&S recommendations and PUWER, on-road training and assessment is essential, as the occupational road risk from larger, heavier vehicles which often have a high centre of gravity is increased, especially in emergency and adverse weather or winter conditions.
Where drivers may be required to drive off-road, this course may provide an entry onto the Professional 1 day Off-Road Driving – Experienced Operator course upon meeting the required criteria.
Delivery
Training is delivered face-to-face by our fully RoSPA certified instructors. Training takes place on your premises using company vehicles and is a mixture of driving theory understanding and practical application. This course is uniquely assured by RoSPA.
Aimed At
This basic 4×4 familiarisation course is aimed at operators of off-road capable vehicles. It is essential for all 4×4 drivers if they are expected to work in adverse weather conditions and rough terrains. Where government or emergency services recommend not to drive, further training may be required.
What's Covered
- Legal framework and Health and Safety
- Machine knowledge
- Suitability assessment
- Pre-start vehicle checks
- Safe procedures and observations
- Safe operations on level ground
- Techniques for rough terrain
- Ascending and descending hills safely
- Carrying loads
- Attachments (including operation of the machine when fitted with snowploughs, sprayers etc)
- Trailed equipment (gritters/spreaders, trailers etc)
From £800
(depending on requirements, for up to 3 candidates.)
1 Day
(min 2 candidates)
The training by Beyond Driving was so valuable. We often get called out to remote sites so it is great to know that we can reach these locations safely. Thanks to the team - the instructors are brilliant.
Your 4x4 Familiarisation
Instructor
RoSPA Assured
At Beyond Driving, all of our instructors are uniquely assured by RoSPA. This means that we adhere to the highest standards of safety and professional training.
We are the only centre in the UK that delivers specialist training alongside RoSPA. Find our more about our team of professional instructors.
Course Benefits
Convenient Location
Covered at your venue or at one of our off-road centres
Reduces Incidents
And gives drivers the skill to use their vehicles more effectively
RoSPA Assured
Fully approved and assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Aides Compliance
With PUWER and H&S legislation
Experienced Instructors
Collectively we have over 50 years experience
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