CASE STUDY: BESPOKE OFF-ROAD DRIVER TRAINING - WALES
Tailored Programme Delivered by All Terrain Services Ltd
When a regional environmental-management company approached ATS with the brief of upskilling their field-team in challenging terrain driving, our goal was clear: deliver a practical, high-impact training day that improves driver confidence, safety, and capability in off-road, uneven and remote conditions.
Client Brief
Company: A Mid-Wales environmental services firm (hereafter “the Client”)
Location: A moorland / forestry site near Aberystwyth (Mid-Wales)
Scope: 12 staff members, all experienced on-road drivers but limited off-road exposure
Requirements:
A full-day on-site training course covering 4×4 vehicle control and safe line selection in rough terrain together with tow recovery.
Use of Client’s own 4×4 fleet to keep relevance high
Focus on risk management, safe vehicle recovery techniques and environmental sensitivity (i.e., minimal ground disturbance)
Outcomes desired: Increased driver competence and confidence; reduced risk of vehicle damage or environmental incident; documented training record for audits.
The Solution: How We Delivered
1. Site Assessment & Custom Planning
Our ATS instructors visited the Client’s site ahead of the day to assess terrain features (steep grades, water crossings, loose gravel slopes) and to tailor the course accordingly.
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2. Pre-Training Brief & Vehicle Setup
On the day, we started with a classroom session: reviewing vehicle capabilities and pre-use checks together with tow recovery gear inspection and environmental best-practice. Then we moved to the field.
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3. Hands-On Practical Modules
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Driving techniques: line choice, gear selection, throttle control, descent management
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Recovery: using snatch straps to safe effect
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Bog & water crossing: marking safe routes, vehicle prep, exit strategy
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Risk/Hazard identification: how to spot soft ground, hidden ruts, obstacles
Each delegate rotated through exercises using the Client’s vehicles, under instructor supervision, with live debriefs.
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4. Review & Certification
At the end of the day each delegate completed a practical assessment and received an ATS-branded certificate of competence, along with a summary “what worked / what to improve” sheet for the Client’s training records.
The Result
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All 12 delegates successfully completed the course and demonstrated improved off-road capability according to our post-training assessment.
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The Client reported: fewer hesitation-moments, quicker vehicle recovery response and increased driver confidence when working in remote / rough terrain sites.
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The Client now has a documented training record and plan to repeat the course annually as part of their company’s risk-management strategy.
Testimonial
“The day has genuinely transformed how our team approaches difficult terrain – thanks to ATS for a professional and very practical training experience,” said the Client’s Operations Manager.
Why Choose All Terrain Services Ltd?
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Established since 1995, ATS offers nationwide off-road training centres across UK regions.
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Flexible delivery: we come to your site and work with your vehicles and equipment.
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Accredited: both BORDA & LANTRA courses available — giving you certified competency for audit purposes.
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Specialist in niche terrain & recovery training: designed for real-world field operations, not just a standard driving day.
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