4x4 Training

LANTRA 4x4 Off-road Training for professionals and enthusiasts

If you need to find out more about your weekend truck or don’t know what all the buttons do; if you need to train your staff to legally and safely work off-road, tow a trailer or use winches and recovery - then our experienced Lantra training team can help!

PROFESSIONAL USERS

OWNERS / ENTHUSIASTS

Professional 4x4 Users

certified off-road 4x4, ATV and trailer training

If you use a vehicle or trailer off-road for work you MUST, under H&S 1974 Act and PUWER, be trained and qualified to use equipment, and this would include using an 4x4, ATV or a trailer.

Driving is often thought of as an easy task but it can be one of the most dangerous work-related activities. Whether entering a building site, working on a farm, driving on a film set or moving equipment or personnel on a large estate, all users need training.

We are a LANTRA National Training Provider Company and all our instructors are LANTRA qualified instructors. We can offer LANTRA courses at either of our training sites or we can come to you and train at your location.

At our Farnham site we can also provide a suitable training vehicle but it’s best to use your own if possible. Courses are offered for individuals or groups.

Surrey 4x4 Tours and Training, Lantra training vehicle

Our two main 4x4 Off Road courses

Option 1 - Principles of Off Road Vehicle Operating (ORV1)

Ideal if you're only looking to tackle basic off-road challenges. Oriented for people driving in average conditions, you will experience and be trained on a limited range of risk and challenges.

Option 2 - Operating Vehicles Off Road in Adverse Conditions (ORV2)

This is all about mastering more severe tests, including tough weather conditions. It will challenge both you and your vehicle with a wide range of obstacles to tackle. You’ll also learn how to identify and safely manage risk.

The courses involve key theory and practical sessions:

Introduction
Health and safety
Attributes of vehicles and systems
Attributes of obstacles
Attributes of operators
Vehicle checks and preparation
Basic operating techniques
Vehicle recovery, safety briefing
Off road to on road checks.

Refresher courses

Brush up your 4x4 skills

If you've already had accredited training, you still might need a refresher course if:

Your last training was completed more than five years ago
You’ve had a recent incident or near miss
A new vehicle means it's time for a skills brush-up.

Lantra Award To join our courses all you’ll need are basic driving skills. You will be off road, not having a day off , so you’ll need to wear suitable clothing and PPE including proper protective footwear.

In addition to 4x4 Off Road we can offer ALL OTHER LANTRA training courses including;

Trailer Handling
Trailers - On Road
Trailers - Off Road
Winching, all types
ATV (Sit Astride- quad bikes)
ATV (Sit In - side by side)
ATV including ATV trailers and other attachments.
First Aid Courses

We also have the option of utilising our ADI (approved driving instructor) for on road driver training if required.

Lantra 4x4 Training, off road driving in Surrey

OWNER / ENTHUSIAST TRAINING

Get the most from your 4x4 vehicle

Our training sessions on our private sites will teach you how 4x4s actually work and you'll learn how to get the best out of your particular vehicle through theory and practical sessions.

We offer beginners, intermediate and advanced off-road driving courses over 1 or 2 days, plus on and off-road recovery and trailer training which is ideal for those with horseboxes, caravans or boats.

Our training courses for owner/enthusiasts are perfect for those who wish to go green laning or are preparing for an overland trip.

Using your own vehicle or our training vehicle, we will show you how to safely drive off road. It’s also great for those who have just bought a 4x4 or 4x4 SUV and need to learn what it’s capable of.

4x4 Tour in Surrey, Land Rover crossing a ford on a Green Lane.

Surrey 4x4 Lantra training - Driving 4x4 at dusk

Not sure about driving off road or green laning?

4x4 Off-Road Driving Taster Sessions

We offer a short taster session at our Farnham site - just you, your car and one of our instructors for an hour or two showing you the basics and giving you the opportunity to get a feel for the activity.

All courses involve a variety of key theory and practical sessions:

Health and Safety
Vehicle safety & suitability
4x4 types technology (Terrain response, traction control, downhill assist etc.).
Features of your vehicle
Terrain awareness/Ground reading
Practical driving sessions
UK rights of way - the law, protocol and GLASS recommendations
Map reading & route planning
Basic recovery (*two-day course)