OFF ROAD 4x4 TRAINING

BASIC LEVEL

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All BORDA (British Off Road Driving Association) accredited off road 4x4 training provides practical instruction in safe off-road driving techniques, 4x4 systems, and risk reduction — ensuring drivers stay safe, employers stay compliant and vehicle damage is avoided.


The Basic Level BORDA Off Road 4x4 course is designed for operators who use 4x4s in mild off-road conditions:

•⁠ ⁠Maintained forest tracks

•⁠ ⁠Unpaved work sites & access roads

•⁠ ⁠Agricultural land & private estates

•⁠ ⁠Mild inclines & declines, up to 15 degrees

•⁠ ⁠Terrain with reasonable traction such as grass & gravel

Suitable for all commercial operators, with training delivered to British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) standards as recommended by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

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What the course covers

  • Operator safety, PPE and environmental considerations

  • Basic 4x4 vehicle controls and transmission types

  • Pre-use and post-use vehicle checks

  • Starting and stopping with moderate traction on mild slopes

  • Emergency stop procedures

  • Gentle ascents and descents

  • Basic route planning and risk assessment

TRAINING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Have knowledge of safety and legal requirements for 4x4 use

  • Carry out daily checks and ensure vehicles are safe to use

  • Have knowledge of 4x4 systems, gearboxes, and differentials

  • Operate 4x4s safely and confidently on mild off-road terrain

  • Apply correct techniques for gradients, ruts, ditches, and obstacles

  • Understand how to reduce wear & tear on vehicles

Delivery

  • Training can be delivered at your site (if suitable) or at our dedicated training centre in West Dunbartonshire.

VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

  • We recommend trainees use the 4x4 vehicle they normally operate at work to ensure best understanding of their vehicle’s systems and capability, if this isn’t possible then courses can also be undertaken in one of our Land Rover Defender or Toyota Hilux 4x4 vehicles.

  • All trainees should come dressed for the outdoors, with warm and waterproof layers and sturdy footwear. All other equipment is provided.

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DURATION: 1/2 DAY

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TERRAIN: MILD

PRICE: FROM £499 + VAT

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4x4 COURSE COMPARISON

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BASIC LEVEL 4X4

DURATION: 1/2 Day
COST: FROM £499 + VAT
TERRAIN: MILD

  • Maintained forrest tracks

  • Unpaved worksites and access roads

  • Agricultural land and private estates

  • Mild slopes up to 15 degrees

  • Terrain with reasonable traction, such as gravel & rock

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STANDARD LEVEL 4X4

DURATION: FULL Day
COST: FROM £579 + VAT
TERRAIN: MODERATE

  • Unmaintained hill and forest tracks

  • Quarries, remote construction & work sites

  • Moorland & upland, common across utilities & renewables

  • Costal, beach & inland waterways

  • Moderate slopes up to 25 degrees

  • Terrain with mixed traction such as grass, sand, gravel or shingle

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higher level 4x4

DURATION: 2 DAYS
COST: FROM £999 + VAT
TERRAIN: CHALLENGING

  • Steep, technical, mountainous terrain

  • Soft or boggy sites, such as wetland

  • Steep inclines and declines above 25 degrees

  • Terrain with limited traction such as sand, mud, snow & ice

  • Operating with loads, trailers or during darkness

  • Conditions beyond the vehicles limits, which must be avoided

  • Situations where self-recovery may be required

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