do trainees require previous experience in the use of off road vehicles?

• All levels of BORDA 4x4, ATV & UTV training are suitable for trainees with minimal or no off-road driving/riding experience. All BORDA training is progressive, introducing new skills and concepts at a pace appropriate to individual trainees.

• Trainees attending 4x4 & UTV courses are expected to have sound road driving competence and a good understanding of road vehicle controls.

• For BORDA Off-Road ATV training, experience of handlebar and hand throttle controls is beneficial but not a requirement.

• BORDA Vehicle Mounted Winch training courses (4x4, ATV & UTV) require trainees to have off-road driver/rider competence appropriate to the vehicle and conditions. If candidates lack appropriate off road experience, the BORDA Standard Level 4x4/ATV/UTV Course is suggested as a pre requisite for Winch Training.

do trainees require driving licences?

• For BORDA Off-Road 4x4 and UTV training, due to the nature of the vehicles used, trainees are required to hold a full UK driving licence and have sound road driving competence.

• For BORDA Off-Road ATV training, a full UK driving licence is not required. Experience of handlebar and hand throttle controls is beneficial to ATV training but not a requirement.

ArE THERE AGE RESTRICTIONS?

• Most BORDA 4x4, ATV & UTV training requires candidates to be aged 18 or over, trainees attending 4x4 and UTV courses must also hold a full UK driving licence.

• For information on training available to those under the age of 18, please Contact Us.

what UK standard is training delivered to?

Peak Training Scotland is an accredited British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) training centre, authorised to deliver BORDA certificated professional training courses in the use of Off-Road 4x4 Vehicles, ATVs, UTVs and Vehicle Mounted Winches.

BORDA training courses are recognised and endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), meeting and exceeding the statutory requirements under both The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The Provision & Use of Work Equipment 1998 (PUWER).

Our qualified off road driving instructors (as well as BORDA themselves) are authorised by the International Organisation of Professional Drivers (IOPD).

Peak Training Scotland is committed to raising the standard of professional driver safety. In addition to BORDA, we are associate members of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), the National Farmers Union (NFU), the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH), and Activities Industry Mutual (AIM).

Who are the British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA)?

The British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) is the UK's Only Professional Association Dedicated to Off Road Driver Training at Authorised Venues throughout the UK. BORDA are authorised by the International Organisation of Professional Drivers (IOPD). The IOPD, empowered by Statute 1371, are authorised by the UK Secretary of State for the Regulation of Off-Highway Auto Events.

All BORDA training courses promote industry-leading codes of practise for all aspects of off road driving, health & safety and the environment. These comprehensive codes of practise form both the theoretical and practical elements of all BORDA training courses, ensuring consistent high quality training. BORDA operates rigorous quality assurance for training centres, instructors and training courses, maintaining a reputation for high standards in the industry.

are training courses CERTIFICATEd?

Yes. After all formal training, course organisers will receive a British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) certificate for all trainees successfully completing the course. This will be emailed as a PDF to the course organiser 5-10 business days after completion of the course.

HOW LONG DOES THE TRAINING TAKE to complete?

This depends entirely on the course being provided, although most courses taking 4-6 hours. Full information on course duration can be found within All Training Courses

How long is training valid for?

British Off-Road Driving Association (BORDA) training courses are valid for 3 years, after which refresher training is recommended.

WHAT vehicles are suitable?

Training can be undertaken in most SUVs, commercial 4x4s, ATVs and UTVs, along with specialist wheeled or tracked off-road machinery such as Argocat, Unimog, Softrak, etc. Vehicles must have a minimum of:

• Four Wheel Drive (Full time, selectable or on demand)

• 190mm ground clearance

• All Terrain (AT) tyres (tyres rated for road use only are not recommended as they can be susceptible to damage off road)

We recommend trainees undertake courses with the specific off-road vehicle they will be using most often in their day-to-day work. This will ensure familiarity with controls, limitations and vulnerabilities specific to that vehicle type and model. If for whatever reason this isn’t possible, Peak Training Scotland can provide a range of off road vehicles including Toyota Hilux, Classic & Modern Land Rover Defender and Can Am ATV & UTVs.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

We recommend that you come dressed for the outdoors, with a waterproof layer and sturdy footwear you don’t mind getting a little muddy. Weather can be changeable and we will be spending time outside of the vehicle and classroom, so weather-appropriate clothing is essential.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, but trainees should bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, we can recommend several local cafes if trainees would prefer to buy lunch on the day.