Course overview
Used correctly, ATVs, or quad bikes, are very versatile vehicles with a wide variety of uses. A range of attachments, including trailers, sprayers and spreaders, make them even more flexible and effective business tools.
Even the most experienced ATV riders can find themselves in hazardous and potentially dangerous situations. Serious accidents can and do occur without proper training. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure ATVs are used only by employees who have received appropriate training in their safe use, including towed equipment and attachments. If you are self-employed, the regulations still apply.
Who is the course for?
Suitable for users in a wide range of industries and work environments, including:
Agriculture
Golf courses
Leisure complexes
Outdoor shows and events
Construction sites
Forestry
Industrial sites
Local authorities
Parks and gardens
Course content
Learn to use the ATV to its full potential:
Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on safe practice
Identify the risks associated with using an ATV
Understand the main causes of accidents
Identify the controls and components
Understand the function of all instruments
Carry out daily and appropriate pre-start checks
Identify and report any faults
Operate an ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain
Identify loading/towing capacities
Drive with loads and trailed equipment
Load and secure for transport on the road (if appropriate)
Understand the legal and practical requirements for travelling on the public road
Duration
This is a two-day course with an additional 1.5-hour assessment by an independent assessor.
Qualification
This training leads to an industry-recognised qualification from Lantra.
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