Our courses cater for both professional and recreational users, drawing on over a decade of experience not only delivering training for clients including UK Coastguard and Mountain Rescue, but using these machines in the workplace.

Side-by-side ATV/UTVs are becoming increasingly popular in the workplace, with leisure users and with the professional rescue services. However, incorrect use and unsafe practices can, and do lead to serious injuries.

The industry leading LANTRA courses we provide fulfill the requirements under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998) and are recognised under the HSE/HSA and HSENI.

Courses cover Health and Safety, physical attributes of ATVs, safe use of controls and driver aids, vehicle checks and preparation, loading, assessment of terrain and riding techniques.

We can provide training either at a venue of your choosing (subject to meeting suitable criteria) or at one of our pre-selected training venues throughout the UK- please contact us for further details.

Vehicles and the environment

Central to all of the training and offroad activities we provide is a responsible approach to off road vehicle operating, minimising environmental damage and nuisance to others. We endeavour to work to the principles laid down by treadlightly! For off road vehicle use, these can be found here:

Skid steer ATVs are the only choice for many upland workers owing to their superb maneuverability, low ground pressure and semi-amphibious capabilities.

Skid Steer ATVs (either wheeled or tracked) are extremely versatile but also present unique challenges for operators, who without proper training and build up of experience may find themself in a dangerous situation leading to an accident.

Unlike some training schemes the LANTRA Skid steer course is tailored specifically for skid steer ATV users and is certificated as a stand-alone discipline of machine operation.

Our courses meet all the requirements under PUWER for the operation of skid steer ATVs and are recognised by the HSE, HSA and HSENI.

Courses cover Health and Safety, physical attributes of Skid Steer ATVs, safe use of controls and driver aids, vehicle checks and preparation, loading, assessment of terrain and operating techniques.

Sometimes it is necessary to tow trailers of equipment in off road conditions, outside of the normal operating parameters of the vehicle or trailer.Low traction, poor surface conditions and traversing slopes with a trailer all require a differing set of skills to towing on the road.

This course is ideal for those who need to tow equipment on work sites or farms behind 4x4s and the various types of ATVs.

Courses cover, Coupling/uncoupling and loading your trailer, pre use checks, understanding weight limitations, off road trailer towing techniques, braking exercises and limitation of braking systems in offroad environments.

We can provide training either at a venue of your choosing (subject to meeting suitable criteria) or at one of our pre-selected training venues throughout the UK- please contact us for further details.

Vehicles and the environment

Central to all of the training and offroad activities we provide is a responsible approach to off road vehicle operating, minimising environmental damage and nuisance to others. We endeavour to work to the principles laid down by treadlightly! For off road vehicle use, these can be found here:

Winches are an essential part of equipment within industry for moving heavy materials and equipment safely, they are also an important piece of self recovery equipment for 4×4 and ATV users both professionally and recreationally.

Our LANTRA ‘General Winching’ courses can cover vehicle mounted winches, hand operated (eg. TIRFOR) winches and portable/self contained, powered winches.

Whether you are a professional experienced operator looking for an update, or a novice who has recently bought a vehicle mounted winch for self recovery- we can tailor the course to fit your requirements.

Courses cover Health and Safety, Selecting the appropriate winch type and equipment, Pre-use checks of winches and additional equipment, safe operation of winches, winching systems and mechanical advantage.

Our courses meet all the requirements under PUWER for the operation of winches in the workplace.

Vehicles and the environment

Vehicles and the environment

Vehicles and the environment

Central to all of the training and offroad activities we provide is a responsible approach to off road vehicle operating, minimising environmental damage and nuisance to others. We endeavour to work to the principles laid down by treadlightly! For off road vehicle use, these can be found here:

Vehicles and the environment

Central to all of the training and offroad activities we provide is a responsible approach to off road vehicle operating, minimising environmental damage and nuisance to others. We endeavour to work to the principles laid down by treadlightly! For off road vehicle use, these can be found here:

Vehicles and the environment

“If ever a project needs a creative way of thinking about Health and Safety, Chris Putt is your man. He’s been writing risk assessments for a global PR agency for four years and in that time has learned that no two events are ever the same. In close consultation with the rest of the team, Chris has adapted each and every event risk assessment to make sure that it allows the event to proceed as it should, while still maintaining the very highest safety standards. No detail is overlooked and every potential disaster is mitigated – an especially challenging task when the events are mostly involving journalists. With over 10 years of experience in the H&S world, his vast skill set means he has trained people in all manner of risk management, from flood water rescue to working at height. He is also one of the most experienced off-road drivers in the country. Fortunately, given the brimmed state of his garage, he is also well versed in confined space working.”