About this course

Quad bikes are an essential tool on many farms, but they are also one of the leading causes of serious injuries in agricultural workplaces. This course provides farm workers with the practical skills and knowledge needed to operate quad bikes safely and confidently in a range of farm environments. Delivered over one day, this hands-on training covers safe operating techniques, pre-start and shut-down procedures, routine maintenance checks, load handling, transport requirements, and riding on slopes and rough terrain.
The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:
  • safely and effectively operating quad bikes
  • undertaking pre-start checks and shut-down procedures
  • carrying out routine checks and maintenance.

At a glance:

Location: Statewide
Course duration: 1 day
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: $720 GST-free

Fee free to eligible applicants

Details

  • Prepare a quad bike for operation
  • Operate a quad bike
  • Complete quad bike operation

$720 GST-free

Fee Free to eligible applicants.

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

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

Participants must be 16 years old or over.

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

AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes.



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