Safer than a quad bike, but still carrying its own risks, the side by side is becoming the “go to” vehicle for many jobs on the farm. This one-day course at Tocal will help you get the most from your side by side.
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 1 day |
| Start date: | Multiple intakes |
| Number of units: | 1 |
| Indicative fees: | $500 GST-free (weekdays) You may be eligible for a free side by side training course funded under the NSW Quad bike safety improvement training program (PDF, 381.25 KB). |
$500 GST-free
You may be eligible for a free Side by Side training course funded under the NSW Quad bike safety improvement training program () PDF, 381.25 KB.
You may also be eligible for funding through the NSW AgSkilled training program if you work in the cotton and grains industry. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
Participants must be over 16 years of age.
This course is mapped to the national unit of competency AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles.
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
Type: Short course
Units: 1
Operate Tractors
The better you know how to operate and maintain a tractor, the safer and more productive your farm will be. Learn about how to set up tractors for your business, become familiar with the controls of tractors, and learn how tractors affect biosecurity.
Type: Short course
Units: 1
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Type: Short course
Units: 1
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Type: Short course
Units: 1
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Units: 1
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Type: Short course
Units: 1
NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program
Check the quad bike. Is it safe? Do you know what to look for? Then ride the quad bike. Do you know its limitations? What you can and can’t do on it? And when you get back safely, do you have a procedure for shutting it down and making sure it’s ready to go next time you need it? Come to Tocal’s one-day course. We’ll get you sorted.
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