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: | $635 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, 188.83 KB). |
$635.00 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, 188.83 KB.
You may be eligible for funding. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
Participants must be 16 years old or over.
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.
3 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Karen Griggs
Phone: Call 0269512775
Email enquiries: karen.griggs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Please Contact for Course Availability 02 69512775
11 Apr 2023 (all day)
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Karen Griggs
Phone: Call 02 6951 2775
Email enquiries: karen.griggs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
5 July 2023
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute, 2198 Irrigation Way ,YANCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Karen Griggs
Phone: Call 0269512775
Email enquiries: karen.griggs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
25 July 2023
Yanco campus
Yanco Agricultural Institute 2198 Irrigation Way ,YA NCO NSW 2703
Contact Name: Karen Griggs
Phone: Call 0269512775
Email enquiries: karen.griggs@dpi.nsw.gov.au
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Units: 3
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