OFF-ROAD RECOVERY & WINCHING

4×4, ATV & UTV - Recovery & Winch Training

Essential training for those who may be expected to carry out 4×4, ATV or UTV recovery or use powered winches.  Our BORDA accredited courses cover the safe use of specialist off-road recovery equipment & vehicle-mounted winches - Focusing on load assessment, correct use of equipment and operator safety.

 

Recovery equipment and vehicle mounted winches are powerful, effective tools but carry high risks if used incorrectly. If your staff are provided with recovery equipment, employers have a legal duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER regulations to provide appropriate training.

Our British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) accredited training is developed by industry professionals to ensure participants gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to:

  • Carry out accurate load assessments

  • Differentiate between equipment types, limitations and uses

  • Understand load ratings, safety margins & mechanical advantage

  • Safely rig and demonstrate straight, angled, 2:1, and multi-vehicle pulls.

  • Minimise risk through effective planning, clear communication & safe positioning

Suitable for all commercial operators using 4×4, ATV or UTV vehicles, 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

  • Safety and legal requirements (PUWER, PPE, lone working)

  • Equipment – strops, shackles, pulley blocks, ancillary ropes, secondary restraints

  • Winch and rope types – electric, hydraulic, wire vs synthetic

  • Pre-use checks and inspection

  • Safety margins – SWL, WLL, MBL, hauling considerations

  • Winching techniques – spooling, drum layers, anchor points, pulley blocks

  • Communication – signals, teamwork, safe positioning

  • Recovery scenarios – straight pulls, angled pulls, 2:1 advantage, multi-vehicle recovery

TRAINING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Inspect and prepare recovery & winching equipment

  • Operate equipment safely in varied recovery scenarios

  • Apply safety margins and mechanical advantage

  • Communicate clearly and work as a team

  • Reduce risks to staff, vehicles, and the environment

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: FULL DAY

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TERRAIN: MODERATE

PRICE: FROM £579 + VAT

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