Please Note
This itinerary provides a generic overview of a typical Pro‑Trax training day. Every client, vehicle and operational requirement is different, and we regularly design bespoke training programmes tailored to specific skills, environments, or organisational needs.
If you have particular objectives or specialist requirements, talk to us — we’ll build a course around you.
Sample Course Itinerary
09:00 – Arrival & Technical Briefing
Clients arrive at the allocated centre for coffee and an introductory briefing covering the mechanical principles of 4×4 systems. Topics include:
09:40 – Pre‑Drive Checks
Move outside for the pre‑parade inspection and daily vehicle check schedule.
10:00 – Practical Demonstrations at the Off‑Road Site
Arrival at the off‑road area for demonstrations covering:
10:15 – Client Driving Session: Fundamentals
Clients begin driving, focusing on:
11:30 – Side Slopes, Stability & Ground Reading
Acclimatisation to side slopes and understanding how loading and speed affect stability.
Practical driving includes:
13:00 – Lunch
13:30 – Stage Two: Recovery Techniques
Training on the two safe recovery methods used during failed hill climbs:
13:55 – Ground Familiarisation Skills
Clients walk selected routes to identify the easiest and safest line for the vehicle.
This reinforces the principle that good reconnaissance can prevent unnecessary risk and save significant time.
14:25 – Ditch & Rut Crossing Techniques
14:40 – Independent Driving & Track Techniques
Clients drive previously covered areas with minimal instructor input, plus new routes including un‑driven mud and rutted tracks.
Instruction includes:
15:20 – Wading Preparation & Water Crossing Techniques
15:35 – Final Appraisal
Opportunity for clients to request additional tuition in areas they feel less confident, alongside instructor‑identified development points.
16:00 – End of Course
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5 hours of Off Road Fun using one of our vehicles, lunch is included.
Spend a Full Day with one of our highly trained instructors and you will learn how to tackle step hills, ditches, side slopes & weather permitting mud glorious mud.
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For many years, Pro‑Trax chose not to offer instructor‑level training. Despite our extensive experience, we believed that becoming an off‑road instructor required more than simply being a highly skilled driver — it required a structured, professional pathway.
However, after working with individuals who had been “trained” elsewhere and discovering significant gaps in their knowledge, technique and safety standards, we made the decision to develop our own instructor programme. This ensures that those entering the industry receive training that reflects the professionalism, depth of knowledge and practical capability expected at Pro‑Trax.
Our reputation for high‑quality training led Land Rover to approach Vince Cobley in 1999 to become part of the newly formed Land Rover Experience network — a testament to the standards and methods that underpin our approach. Although Vince has since passed away, his legacy, methods and ethos continue to shape the way Pro‑Trax trains instructors today.
Our instructor course provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to enter the off‑road training industry. Many participants go on to work with established training centres, expedition companies, manufacturers and commercial operators. While we cannot guarantee employment, successful candidates often secure part‑time opportunities either with us or within the wider industry.
Course Overview
The Pro‑Trax Instructor Course runs over four intensive days, using a variety of terrain types to ensure each candidate gains a deep understanding of both driving and instructional techniques. Terrain may include:
Day 1 – Technical Foundations & Initial Driving Assessment
Morning – Classroom Session
A detailed technical briefing covering:
Afternoon – Practical Driving Assessment
Driving on gravel, grass, rock, mud and trial‑type sections to assess:
Includes wading preparation, side‑slope techniques, failed hill‑climb procedures, torque vs power demonstrations, and high/low range use.
Day 2 – LANTRA Principles of Off‑Road Vehicle Operating
Morning – Theoretical Learning (LANTRA)
Covering:
Afternoon – Practical Assessment
Assessment of:
With focus on:
Day 3 – Advanced Off‑Road Driving Skills, Instructional Skills & Observational Skills
A full day dedicated to developing:
Afternoon – Recovery Techniques
Training includes:
Day 4 – Instructor Assessment & Advanced Techniques
Morning – Instructor Role Reversal
You deliver a half‑day off‑road driving session while being assessed on:
You also receive the Pro‑Trax Instructor Briefing Pack.
Afternoon – Development & Certification
Course Fees (price will need amending on the price page too)
The full 4‑day package is £1850 including:
Accommodation can be arranged locally or on‑site from approximately £85 per night.
Important Notes
