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ON & OFF ROAD
TRAINING SOLUTIONS

Specialist Driver Training Courses and Services

Best In Class Services 

4WD WORKPLACE COURSES

Practical 4WD training designed to improve driver safety, confidence and capability in off-road and remote environments.

LUV
TRAINING COURSES

Industry relevant Light Utility Vehicle (Side by Side) training focused on safe operation, hazard awareness and risk reduction for businesses and individuals.

4WD OFF-ROAD PUBLIC COURSES

This one-day course covers the fundamentals of off-road driving on varied terrain to help you build confidence to operate your 4WD to best practice standards in an off-road environment.

4WD GUIDED ADVENTURE TRIPS

Join us on an unforgettable 1-4 day 4WD adventure. Our expert guides will lead you through scenic terrain in the South Island, providing opportunities to learn and put your 4WD skills into practice. 

TRACTOR & IMPLEMENT TRAINING

Equip trainees with the knowledge, skills and best practices to safely operate tractors, implements and PTO attachments.

VEHICLE RECOVERY TRAINING

Hands-on vehicle recovery courses focused on techniques, equipment use, and the skills to manage safe, controlled recoveries in off-road and workplace environments.

QUAD BIKE TRAINING

Industry-approved quad bike training covering safe riding techniques, risk awareness and accident prevention.

SAFE & FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING

SAFED NZ is a one-day driver development course focused on safe and fuel-efficient. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. The course is available for light fleet vehicles, heavy fleet vehicles, bus and coach drivers.

CHAIN FITTING

​This training covers the fitment of tyre chains to improve traction of vehicles. 

ON-ROAD TRAILER AWARENESS

This course is targeted specifically at the trailers you use at your workplace either on-road or off-road… or both! This course enables the trainee to safely and legally operate a trailer over varied terrain.

IN-CAB ASSESSMENTS

In-cab driver assessments for pre-employment checks, post incident or as general heavy and light vehicle driving assessments.

IN-HOUSE TRAIN THE TRAINER

This course is structured to allow companies to have selected internal drivers and plant operators trained to conduct basic competency assessments and complete assessment reports.

LOAD RESTRAINT

Industry-relevant load restraint courses covering correct methods, equipment use and legal requirements.

We offer a range of quality specialist driver training services for heavy vehicles and specialist equipment such as side lifters and four-wheel drives in off-road terrain.

Our services are available nationwide and can be tailored to your training and business requirements.

Adrian Bowen Specialist Driver Trainer - Get a Grip Training

Meet The Trainer

Adrian Bowen

With extensive experience operating light, heavy, and off-road vehicles, Adrian brings expert knowledge and practical skills to every training session. Adrian ensures all vehicle and 4WD trainings are tailored to each trainee, ensuring effective, hands-on learning and successful course outcomes.

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Customer Testimonials

"Adrian has run courses for Government Organisations, Local Bodies, National Companies, and Private Companies. Unswervingly, they all rate him as the best trainer they've had. Using Adrian is a guarantee that you and your team will get the best, most up-to-date training available in New Zealand."

Ken & Brigid

Owners Parkley Off-Road

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