SMR 4x4 Driver Training (10 Feb)

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) represents25 Mountain Rescue Teams(MRTs) made up of highly trained volunteers who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to emergencies and carry out a specialist search and rescue service in the mountains and remote communities in Scotland to keep people safe and help people if and when they get into difficulty.

Scottish Mountain Rescue

Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team Base

Feedback from previous courses"Good course that will be of particular value to people with limited experience or those who need to refresh lapse skills and gain confidence in off road driving. Good job done by the trainers in delivering a course that is highly relevant to MRT needs.""This was a very important piece of training and the knowledge and practical experience of the trainers was high, as was their enthusiasm for the subject. "

We are able to offer this course out to teams on the basis of 6 drivers, made up from 2 teams, i.e. 3 drivers per team. Should there be a demand, we will be able to extend this to 9 drivers.•	List common off-road hazards•	Describe how to safeguard the environment•	Describe Health &amp; Safety legislation for off-road drivers •	Demonstrate vehicle checks•	Demonstrate a controlled and safe working environment while off road•	Identify the capabilities and limitations of 4 X 4 vehicles•	Interpret differing types of terrain and negotiate using safe techniques•	Describe and demonstrate the use of the technology available on a 4 X 4 vehicle (differential locks, ABS, Descent controls and Traction Control)•	Understand the use of Exhaust Jacks and the benefits they bring.

The course will start at 1900hrs on Friday, 10 February 2023 at Tweed Valley MRT's base in Melrose.Followed by a day's driving on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at the 4x4 course at Winton Castle, Pencaitland, East Lothian.Team members will need to bring a team vehicle which meets the requirements of the course, i.e. if it's a Defender it needs to have ROPS. Things to bring<ul><li>You will need to provide your own packed lunch and enough drinks/snacks to keep you going on the day. </li><li>You will also need to bring a helmet to wear whilst in the vehicle and your driving licence with categories appropriate to the vehicle you will drive. </li></ul>

Please advise if you require accommodation for Friday, 10 February 2023 at Waverley Castle Hotel (www.bespokehotels.com/waverley-castle) This will be on a B&B basis, single room occupancy.

THE SMALL PRINT!Please speak to your Training Officer before booking this course to ensure it is relevant.Police Scotland / RAF mountain rescue attendees:Please contact the SMR Office on 01479 861370 before booking onto the course, so that we can ensure you have cleared your attendance with your Team Leader and raise the relevant invoice.Cancellation Policy:SMR reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of £100 if failure to turn up to this course or a cancellation too late in which we cannot fill your space. This fee allows us to offset any costs which we will be incurred as a result of late cancellation. SMR Office will invoice directly to your Mountain Rescue team.If you have any questions about this course, please speak to Viv in the SMR Office on 01479 861370 or 07727 663605 or email viv@scottishmountainrescue.org