Lantra Awards Sit-In All Terrain Vehicles

CLVA04X

This course is available for groups of 4 +, delivered on site.

Course Objectives:  To enable course members to:

• Be able to carry out a risk assessment
• Comply with safety and legal requirements, with an emphasis on safe practices, warning signs and guards
• Load and unload machine from trailer/lorry
• Carry out all pre-driving checks for faulty or dangerous components
• Prepare the ATV for work, including checking and adjusting safety devices
• Describe the construction and working principles of the machine
• Start up and drive the machine safely, in a range of different ground conditions
• Use the manufacturer’s instruction book
• Identify track profile and weight transfer

Who is the Course For?

This course is for any person who uses, or will be using, an all terrain vehicle that is tracked or multi-wheeled.

Duration/Format

One day The course includes operator assessment and certificates will be awarded to those reaching the required standard.

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

Supports learning towards NVQ/SVQ unit ‘Transport Mechanically’ found in most of the agriculture and commercial horticulture awards at level 1.

Instructor/Trainee Ratio Max: 1:3 Min: 1:2

Course Content

• Introduction
• What is a tracked or multi-wheeled vehicle?
• Preventing accidents
• Daily checks
• Instruments and controls
• Start and stop
• Basic safe driving
• Possible problems
• HSE Legislation
• Practical exercise Review

Trainee Provides

• Overalls, protective clothing and boots
• Comprehensive tool kit

Lantra Awards Sit-In ATV – Conventional Steered

CLVA11X

Course Objectives To enable course members to:

• Comply with Legal requirements with an emphasis on Safe Practice
• Identify the risks associated with using a Sit-in ATV
• Select and use appropriate P.P.E.
• Understand the main causes of accidents
• Identify the Controls and Components
• Understand the function of all instruments
• Carry out Daily Checks as indicated in the Operator’s Manual
• Carry out appropriate Pre-Start checks
• Identify and report any faults
• Start up and drive over a variety of terrain and ground conditions
• Carry out a ‘Failed Hill’ climb (full course)
• Carry out a Risk Assessment and plan the route
• Operate the Sit-in ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain (full course)
• Identify loading/towing capacities
• Drive with loads and trailed equipment (full course)
• Load and secure for transport on the road (if appropriate)
• Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on the public road

Who is the Course For?

This course is for any person who uses, or will be using, a Sit-in All terrain vehicle.

Duration/Format

One day The course includes operator assessment and certificates will be awarded to those reaching the required standard.

NVQ/SVQ Linkage

Supports learning towards NVQ/SVQ unit ‘Transport Mechanically’ found in most of the agriculture and commercial horticulture awards at level 1.

Instructor/Trainee Ratio Max: 1:3 Min: 1:2 Novice drivers would generally benefit if there are 2 machines available

Trainee Provides

• Overalls, protective clothing and boots
• Helmets if appropriate