4X4 TRAINING DISCOVER THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
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Why Training Is Important If you are a business owner then you need to ensure that all employees receive the correct training so that they can take on their job roles efficiently but, more importantly, SAFELY. The PUWER act lays out the regulations and obligations an employer has to have in place for the safety of employees who are working with equipment and machinery and is a requirement for both day-to-day and occasional exposure to these risks. The use of 4x4 of ATVs falls under the PUWER act - if you have employees who use these vehicles then you must provide them with the appropriate training. HSE guidelines state that driving is the most dangerous work activity that most people do and that employers have a duty to assess, train and supervise staff who drive as part of their job to reduce the risks to their staff and to ensure they don’t create a hazard for those around them. Many of us have driven a variety of vehicles and many have driven 4x4s for as long as we can remember, however as vehicles change and improve with new technology at an increasing pace it’s more important than ever to keep up-to-date with how the improvements work and impact the performance of vehicles both on and off road. From time to time all of us will come across situations we haven’t encountered before, regardless of the level of experience. This is particularly true when driving off the beaten track where terrain and conditions are often unknown and can rapidly change. Ensuring your employees have the correct skills and knowledge to deal with these scenarios can help prevent accidents, reduce injuries and save you and your company money.
Courses Available Winching in Safety – This course aims to develop the candidates winching skills, from simple recovery pulls to more complicated winching techniques. The candidate will learn how to operate a winch system in complete safety under the guidance of a fully trained instructor. 1 or 2 Day Professional Off-Road Driver Training – For many people driving is often the most dangerous work-related activity, especially if much of that driving is off road. This course aims to teach the basic principles to driving safely off road, including driving on unfamiliar surfaces, mud, rocks and ruts. Negotiating steep gradients and travelling through water, whilst looking after yourself and your vehicle. 5 Day Off Road Driver Training Instructor Course – We can also train you to become an off road driving instructor. By undertaking this 5-day course our trained professional drivers will assess your abilities to drive a 4x4 both on and off road, along with your capabilities to pass on your knowledge to others in a competent, safe and informative manner. ATV Vehicle Driver/ Rider Training 1 or 2 days This course can be delivered to drivers of ‘sit in’ or ‘sit on’ ATV vehicles. It will give the candidates the knowledge and skills to operate an ATV vehicle safely both on and off the road. Elements of the course teach safe driving/riding of the vehicle on smooth level ground but also on rough terrain, teaching balance and control of the ATV.
Ardent Events Is A 4x4 Training Specialist Whether you are looking for Corporate, Group or Private/Individual training, we’ll make sure you receive a unique, tailor-made training experience which is designed to deliver the specific requirements you or your business need to meet. We can provide off road training to employees and professional 4x4 drivers who need to be trained to deal with challenging terrain safely and efficiently. Training can be carried out at either of our facilities in Yorkshire; at Carlton Towers near Selby or at Askham Bryan Agricultural College, just outside York. All disciplines can be covered at either facility or our instructors can come to you and provide training at your own facility or in the environment you need to cover. Training can be given individually or in groups, with a maximum of five delegates per instructor. All our instructors are RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) qualified and have many years’ experience of off road driving and training. Customers can use their own vehicles to ensure they become fully familiarised with their controls and handling, or we can supply vehicles from our fleet.
Carlton Towers | Carlton | Goole | DN14 9LZ Telephone: 01757 638479 | email: sales@ardent-events.com