All Terrain Vehicle – Sit Astride

Sit-Astride All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines.

Their flexibility means they can work with a range of attachments, including trailers, sprayers and spreaders. That makes them popular across many agricultural businesses.

But that popularity comes with the potential for danger. Without proper training, serious accidents can and do occur.

COURSE CONTENT

• Accident prevention
• What is an ATV?
• Daily/safety checks
• Possible problems
• Route planning – risk assessment
• Familiarisation with instruments and controls
• Starting and stopping the machine
• Driving the machine – basic manoeuvres
• Ascend/Descend/Traverse safely
• Limitations of loaded ATVs
• Practical exercise

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Protective Equipment:

• Motorcycle type crash helmet which may be open face or full face style (complying with BS 6658:1985) and carry kite mark equivalent to BSI kitemark
• Suitable protective gloves to the back of the hand
• Steel toe capped protective boots with good grip and ankle support (complying with EN 345-1)
• Non-snag outer clothing appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions
• High-visibility clothing may also be appropriate

PRE-REQUISITES:

Candidates over 16 years

FURTHER INFORMATION:

https://www.nptc.org.uk/

All of our courses can be accredited by either NPTC or LANTRA, depending on the level of accreditation you require

PROGRESSION COURSE SUGGESTIONS:

All-Terrain Vehicles - Sit In

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