BORDA Codes of Practice Events
BORDA members are issued with Industry Leading Codes of Practice for:
Event Control
CP9970 Health & Safety
CP9972 Environment
These are BORDA’s guide lines on safety, supervision and environmental issues
Recreational & Corporate Events
CP9981 Off Road Driving Corporate Events
CP9986 Off Road Driving Days
CP9991 ATV Corporate Events
BORDA’s non training events that are run for recreational & leisure purposes, they are not supported by any certificate of training or competence.
BORDA Part 1 Accreditation Is the minimum requirement to supervise any of these events.
Training Events
CP9988 Off Road Driver Training
CP9993 ATV Training
CP99100 Vehicle Mounted Winch Training
These are BORDA’s recognised levels of training.
Off Road Driver Training offers Basic, Standard and Higher levels.
Delivered over half, full and 2 day sessions.
ATV Quad Bike Training offers Basic, Standard & Higher Levels
Vehicle Mounted Winch Training offers a comprehensive course delivered over half or full day depending on trainee numbers.
BORDA Specialist Trainer (BST) is the minimum requirement to deliver BORDA training.
Part 1 Accreditation is achieved by an assessment of Driving / Riding Skills & passing BORDA’s Test of Knowledge.
BST Accreditation is achieved by firstly achieving Part 1 Level then being assessed in Training Skills and a final re-assessment in Driving / Riding Skills.
See the membership listings page for choosing the correct member for your specific needs.
Certification
CP9988 & 9993 are supported by 2 levels of certification.
A Certificate of Training will be issued to trainees that have completed a training event, this is a certificate of attendance supported by a trainers report, not a certificate of competence.
A Certificate of Competence issued by BORDA’s authorising body the IOPD is available subject to a successful independent assessment from a BORDA registered assessor.
COP Summarys
CP 9981 Off-Road Driving for Corporate Events:
- BORDA Corporate Events must be supervised by a BORDA accredited person (minimum Part 1)
- Is the minimum training recommended by the Association for typical off-road driving Activities at Corporate Events.
- Requires continuous in-cab supervision from a Supervisor / Trainer in the Passenger seat.
- Assumes basic driving competence, encountering low risk obstacles.
Training on the Public Road, including unsurfaced Rights of Way, is specifically outside the scope of BORDA's Codes of Practice.
CP 9986 Off-Road Driving Days:
- Is the minimum standard recommended by the Association for Off-Road Driving Days
Where typically, owners drive their own vehicle without in cab supervision.
- Requires close supervision from a BORDA Accredited Person (minimum Part 1)
- Assumes basic driving competence, encountering low risk obstacles.
- Driving on the Public Road, including unsurfaced Rights of Way, is specifically outside the scope of BORDA's Codes of Practice.
- For more Advanced Off-Road Driver Training refer to CP9988
- Reference must be made to CP9970 Health & Safety when using CP9986
CP 9988 Off Road Driver Training to Basic, Standard & Higher Levels
Summary
- This Code of Practice is intended as general reference for BORDA Members.
- CP 9988 Off Road Driver Training.
- Is the associations standard for Driving Light AWD vehicles in the UK.
- BORDA Specialist Trainer (BST) is the minimum accreditation to deliver
this training.
- Requires continuous supervision from a BST in the front passenger seat.
- Assumes sound road driving competence and requires an appropriate current full UK driving licence.
- Training on the Public Road, including Unsurfaced Rights of Way, is specifically outside BORDA’s Codes of Practice.
- Additional training may be required for conditions and equipment outside the scope of this CoP.
- Requires exact identification of training needs and appropriate choice of units to meet the needs.
Certification
- BORDA recognises 3 levels of training and will award the following Certificates of Training provided the minimum units for each level are covered and the guide training times and ratios are adhered to. Training times may need extending if additional units are required to meet the training needs.
Basic Level (Firm ground with gentle slopes up to approximately 15 degrees)
- A BORDA generated “Certificate of Training” to Basic Level can be issued subject to a minimum of units 1 - 7 having been covered. This will usually be around a half day training programme at 2 – 1 ratio or full day at 3 – 1 ratio.
- A Trainer Check Sheet must be completed and sent to BORDA for issue of Certificate.
Standard Level (Potentially slippery with moderate slopes up to approximately 25 degrees)
- A BORDA generated “Certificate of Training” to Standard Level can be issued subject to a minimum of units 1 - 13 having been covered. This will usually be around a one day training programme at 2 – 1 ratio.
A Trainer Check Sheet must be completed and sent to BORDA for issue of Certificate.
Higher Level (Slippery with significant slopes up to approximately 30 degrees)
- A BORDA generated “Certificate of Training” to Higher Level can be issued subject to all the units being covered. This will usually be around two day’s training at 2 – 1 ratio or can be delivered at 3 – 1 ratio provided candidates have sufficient existing off-road driving experience.
CP9993 Off Road ATV Quad Bike Training Basic, Standard & Higher Levels
Summary
CP 9993 Off Road ATV Quad Bike Training: Basic, Standard, Higher & Basic Plus Levels
- Is the Associations minimum recommended standard for operating an ATV Quad Bike under day light conditions
and may require further training for specific conditions, machines and equipment.
- Requires continuous close supervision from an Accredited Trainer
- Recommended Training Ratios
2:1 ratio with 1 or 2 machines
4:1 ratio with minimum of 2 machines
- Training Levels
BORDA recognises 4 levels of ATV Training
- Basic Level:
For operators working in mild day light conditions with gradients below 15 degrees. CP 9993 Units 1 – 4
Course duration around half day
- Standard Level:
For operators working in moderate day light conditions with gradients below 30 degrees. CP 9993 Units 1 – 5
Course duration around one day
- Higher level:
For operators working in moderate day light conditions with Loads & Implements. CP9993 Units 1 - 8
Course duration around two days. Trainees must demonstrate competence at levels 1 – 5 before advancing to units
6, 7 & 8
- Basic Plus:
For operators working in mild day light conditions with Loads & Implements. CP9993 Units 1 – 4 & 7 – 8
Course duration around one day
- Other useful information
HSE guide to safe use of ATV’s & Puwer 98 regulations are available at www.hse.gov.uk
CP 99100 Vehicle Mounted Winches
- Is the Associations minimum recommended standard for the basic operation of a Vehicle Mounted Winch
and may require further training for specific conditions, machines and equipment.
- Requires continuous close supervision from a BORDA Specialist Trainer (winching)
- Assumes appropriate driver competence for vehicle and conditions, BORDA Standard level course recommended as
pre-requisite for winch training.
- Recommended Training Ratios
Minimum 2:1 ratio
Maximum 6:1 ratio
- Course Duration
Between half & one day depending on training ratios
- The most commonly used winches are operated electrically from the vehicle’s battery supply, however there are shaft and hydraulically driven winches, all of which have different load ratings.
- Although BORDA recognises and makes reference to Capstan winches this CoP gives general advice for Drum type winches with integral ropes and recommends that specialist advice and instruction is obtained for Capstan winching.
- The Trainer is responsible for identifying the winch type & load rating and checking that it is fitted safely with appropriate remote cut-outs.
- The Trainer is responsible for identifying the maximum ratings of all equipment used and operating within the design limits.
- All equipment must be in a safe maintained condition as recommended by the manufacturer.
- The Trainer is responsible for ensuring the equipment is in a safe maintained condition before use.
- All load calculations in CP99100 are approximate and for guidance purposes only.
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