About this course

Free quad bike and side-by-side vehicle (SSV) training is offered through the NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program to eligible:

  • Farmers, small businesses and their workers, and
  • Agricultural students aged 16 years and over

These free courses will conclude by June 2023. There are limited spots available, register your interest now. Training is available across all of NSW. Both quad bike and SSV training will be scheduled at a parcel of crown land closest to where you live, or Tocal College can bring the training to your property if you organise a group of six or more participants.

Why should I attend this free course?

It is a work health and safety (WHS) law that anyone using a quad bike or SSV at work must have adequate information, training, instruction and/or supervision to safely operate and maintain the vehicle as well as understand the risks associated with using these vehicles. The free one-day and nationally recognised courses aim to develop knowledge and skills in:

  • the safe operation of quad bikes and SSVs,
  • undertaking pre-start and shut-down procedures, and
  • carrying out routine checks and maintenance.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 day
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes or

AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles.
Indicative fees: Free for eligible participants. Check your eligibility below.
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

Operate a Quad Bike or Side-by-Side Vehicle

  • Complete quad bike or side-by-side vehicle start-up procedures
  • Safely operate a quad bike or side-by-side vehicle
  • Complete quad bike or side-by-side vehicle shutdown and maintenance procedures

Fully subsidised (free) for eligible participants. See Entry requirements below for more information.

  • Quad bike or side-by-side vehicle operational hazards
  • Workplace health and safety issues
  • Vehicle design and selection
  • Basic maintenance
  • Basic operating techniques through a designated course
  • Basic operating techniques negotiating a dirt road route
  • Operating with a range of loads attached
  • Loading, unloading and securing quad bikes or side-by-side vehicles to a transport vehicle
  • Periodic maintenance
  • Advanced riding techniques using slopes and rough terrain
  • Clean up and refuel

  • Both courses are delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction
  • Theoretical and practical training, including vehicle operation

Participants who complete the training will receive a:

  • Free helmet
  • Nationally recognised certificate, and
  • Department of Primary Industries Quad bikes manual or
  • Department of Primary Industries Side-by-side vehicle manual

Yes, if you are eligible, you can attend both the quad bike and SSV training at no cost. Get a group of six and Tocal College can bring the training to your property.

Tocal College also delivers the same quad bike and side by side training courses for a flat fee.

From April 2022 up to June 2023, free quad bike and SSV training is available to targeted regional high schools in NSW for eligible agricultural students aged 16 years and over.

SafeWork NSW recognises that students in regional areas are highly likely to encounter these high-risk vehicles and aims to support young workers through free training to learn best safety practices for safe operation and maintenance of quad bikes and SSVs.

Participants must meet all eligibility requirements under the Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program eligibility criteria (PDF)

The quad bike course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes.

The side by side course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles.



Additional Information

For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.



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