About this course

Build your skills and confidence to safely operate a farm motorbike

Two-wheel motorbikes are a quick and practical way to get around the farm, cover rough terrain and help muster livestock. Knowing how to operate a motorbike safely can help reduce the risk of injury and prevent damage to your motorbike.

You’ll learn how to:

  • safely and effectively operate a two-wheel motorbike
  • ride safely across different types of farm terrain
  • carry out routine checks and basic maintenance
  • identify and manage hazards when operating a motorbike.

Whether you're new to farm motorbikes or want to improve your skills, this course will help you operate with greater confidence and safety on the farm.

Is this course right for me?

Before registering, check that this course suits you. You’ll need to be at least 16 years old and able to safely control a two-wheel motorbike.You should be comfortable steering, manoeuvring, positioning and stopping a motorbike in a controlled manner across different types of terrain.The course involves practical outdoor activities and you’ll need to be comfortable following safety instructions. You should also not have any medical conditions that could affect your ability to safely operate a motorbike.If this sounds like you and you want to build your farm motorbike skills, click on the register now button.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 day
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: $465 GST-free

Fee free to eligible applicants
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

  • Operate two wheel motor bikes off-road safely and effectively
  • Operate two wheel motor bikes on or across a slope
  • Operate two wheel motor bikes ascending & descending a steep slope
  • Operate two wheel motor bikes on rough terrain
  • Understand basic maintenance and safety
  • Select suitable personal protective equipment
  • Identify responsibilities under WHS act 2011

From $465 GST-free (price may vary depending on location)

Fee free to eligible applicants.

For more information contact a skills training coordinator in your area here

  • Perform two wheel bike pre-operational checks
  • Work health and safety issues
  • Bike design and selection
  • Basic maintenance
  • Basic bike operating through designated course and dirt road route
  • Correct turning and braking techniques
  • Match and attach equipment appropriate to work requirements
  • Advanced riding techniques on slopes and rough terrain
  • Loading, unloading and securing two wheeled bikes to transport vehicle
  • Monitor and maintain vehicle records

This course is delivered using both indoor and outdoor instruction.

Resource publication:

Motorbikes and their use on farms

Participants must:

  • Be 16 years of age or older.
  • Possess basic motorcycle riding ability—you must be comfortable steering, maneuvering, positioning, and stopping a two-wheel motorbike in a controlled manner across varied terrain.
  • Have the physical capability to handle practical outdoor riding tasks, including mounting, balancing, controlling, and executing routine maintenance checks on a two-wheel farm motorbike.
  • Not have disqualifying medical conditions that could impair balance, reaction time, or the safe operation of a motorbike.
  • Be comfortable working outdoors and following safety instructions from instructors.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Capability Requirements

To complete this course successfully, participants will need:

  • Reading: Interpreting owner operating manuals, pre-ride safety inspection checklists, and hazard warning labels.
  • Writing: Completing basic pre-flight/pre-ride safety checklists, risk assessment forms, and incident/maintenance logs.
  • Numeracy: Performing basic calculations relating to fuel mixing ratios, tire pressure measurements, weight distribution, and load limits.
  • Oral Communication & Hearing: Communicating clearly with instructors, maintaining situational awareness in outdoor paddock settings, and responding immediately to verbal safety cues or engine sound indicators.
  • Digital Literacy: Basic computer or smartphone skills.

This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency:

AHCMOM201 Operate two wheel motor bikes.

Note: Attainment of this competency does not count towards gaining a road motor bike license with the RMS.



Additional Information

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