This is the Association’s minimum recommended standard for recreational users and occasional industrial users.
This is a half day event for one, two or 3 drivers and covers:
Vehicle preparation
4 wheel drive systems
Off-road techniques for moderate UK conditions.
Basic Level 4×4 Safety Awareness Course (www.borda.org.uk)
The Basic Level (units 1 – 7) is a half day course at 2 – 1 ratio OR full day for 3-1 ratio
Mild slopes, around 15 degree with run out areas and reasonable traction (units 1 – 7)
A standard for private and commercial drivers who use 4x4s regularly but only drive in mild off-highway conditions which may only give reasonable traction such as mud, grass, gravel, snow & ice
Basic Level Half Day for 1 delegate £230 plus VAT (£276.00)
Basic Level Half Day for 2 delegates £260 plus VAT (£312.00)
Basic level Full day for 3 delegates £395 plus vat (£474.00)
Vehicle hire £65 plus vat (£78.00)
Moderate slopes, around 25 degrees with run out areas and reasonable traction (units 1 – 11)
A standard for private and commercial drivers who may use 4×4’s in off-highway areas of moderate difficulty.
The Standard Level will include units 1 – 7 of the Basic Level
The Standard level (units 1 – 12) is a one day course at a maximum ratio of 2 – 1
Standard Level for 1 delegate £345 plus VAT (£414.00)
Standard Level for 2 delegates £395 plus VAT (£474.00)
Vehicle hire £65 plus vat (£78.00)
This advanced level covers most situations likely to be encountered in driving cross-country and is particularly important for those working alone and in slippery conditions with significant slopes. Situations that can be sorted easily on road can be very hazardous when tackled off-road, for example changing a wheel in soft mud needs very careful planning and starting to slide on a steep slippery hill needs new skills and confidence.
The course is structured to be progressive with ample time allowed for attaining high skill levels. We would expect all attendees to attain a good knowledge of their vehicle, be able to assess each situation safely and be able to drive off-road in a safe and competent way with minimum strain on vehicle, passengers, load and environment.
Higher Level for 1 delegate £680 plus VAT (£816.00)
Higher Level for 2 delegates £750 plus VAT (£900.00)
Higher Level for 3 delegates £825 plus vat (£990.00)
Vehicle hire £130 + vat (£156.00)
Full day course for 1 or 2 riders.
This course suits the rider whose job requires them to use an ATV at work. If they are sufficiently experienced, this can incorporate loads and implements within the day.
The course will include:
Primary PPE
Vehicle Checks
Start and stop positions
Ascents, Failed Ascents. Descents, Slide slopes.
1 day course for 1 delegate £345 plus VAT (£414.00)
1 day course for 2 delegates £395 plus VAT (£474.00)
Vehicle hire £65 plus vat (£78.00)
The course will cover, an introduction to skidsteer machines, daily checks, safely moving off and stopping, steering the machine, operating on slopes, failed hillclimbs and other key safety information.
Even though some of these machines are amphibious we do not cover the use of the machine in open water. We can discuss some basic safety instructions for use in water but it will be theory only.
£395 + VAT (£474.00)
ATV Hire - POA
Although the law has now changed and everyone who has passed their driving test can now tow a vehicle up to 3500Kgs in weight we would still recommend some form of training.
We highly recommend training even more if you have to tow a trailer off road. The risk of accident and injury massively increases when we add a trailer to a 4x4 off road.
This course covers:
Legal requirements for trailed equipment
Equipment checks
Trailer & Hitch types
Loading and securing of loads
Driving off-road (Theory)
Coupling and uncoupling a trailer
Towing off road (Practical)
Revering with a trailer.
The course is assessed and certification is provided.
£395 + VAT (£474.00)
Trailer HIre £150 + VAT (£180.00)
All our prices include Certificates and administration costs.
You will need to bring your own packed lunch and refreshments.
We do encourage you to use your own vehicle wherever possible as this is the vehicle you will be familiar with, but we can supply use of ours.
Feel free to fill in our online form with any enquries or questions you have and our team will be in touch as soon as possible.