Their flexibility means they can work with a range of attachments, including trailers, sprayers and spreaders. That makes them popular across many agricultural, forestry and leisure industry businesses. But that popularity comes with the potential for danger; without proper training, serious accidents can – and do – occur.
Our experienced instructors guide learners though all the key areas required to master ATV riding. There’s a balanced mix of theory and practice, starting with a detailed look at key health and safety issues, learning the finer points of route planning, and understanding exactly what the vehicle can do. In a series of practical sessions learners are taught basic manoeuvres, riding on a range of different and challenging terrains, and operating the vehicle with loads and trailers. New riders will gain the basic skills required to use ATVs effectively while more experienced operators are able to maximise their abilities to get the very best out of their vehicle.
Assessed certificated options are available, but may require additional time. These include:
- Tracked accessory
- Wheeled
- Rough terrain
- Towing trailed equipment
- Loading ATVs for transport
- Carrying loads
By the end of the course learners will be able to:
- comply with legal requirements, with an emphasis on safe practice
- identify the risks associated with using a sit-astride ATV
- select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- understand the main causes of accidents
- identify the controls and components
- understand the functions of all the instruments
- carry out daily checks as indicated in the manufacturer’s operator manual
- carry out appropriate pre-start checks
- identify and report any faults
- carry out an on-site risk assessment and plan the route
- identify loading and towing capacities.
With the following options to: - operate the ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain
- carry out a failed hill climb
- demonstrate active riding
- drive with loads and/or trailed equipment
- load and secure vehicles for transport on the road
This is an assessed course. Upon successful completion learners will receive a Lantra Awards Certificate of Competence.
