ATV Training

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Sit Astride ATV’s including Loads and Trailed Equipment What is included in our courses: • Training • Use of ATV • Full PPE (helmet etc) • Insurance • Lantra Awards Certificate • Lunch Locations Available: Bala, Llandrindod Wells. Novice Operator Code: CLVA09X Duration: 1 day Assessed: Yes Max number of learners: 2 Min number of learners: 1 Novice Operator Code: CLVA05X Duration: 2 days Assessed: Yes Max number of learners: 4 Min number of learners: 1 Experienced operator Code: CLVA06X Duration: 1 day Assessed: Yes Max number of learners: 4 Min number of learners: 1 Summary/Introduction: Sit-Astride ATVs are very versatile vehicles with a range of attachments including trailers, sprayers and spreaders making them an effective and flexible business tool. However even the most experienced ATV riders can find themselves in a potentially dangerous situation, and without the proper training serious accidents can occur. Product objectives: • Comply with legal requirements emphasising safe practice. • Identify risks associated with using a 4x4 vehicle off road. • Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). • Understand the main causes of accidents. • Identify the controls and components of the vehicle. • Perform pre-start checks. • Prepare the vehicle for use off road. • Assess the suitability of the ground/route. • Identify and report faults. Perform a failed hill climb. • Drive over a variety of terrain (appropriate to the vehicle type). Perform an on-site risk assessment. • Identify the loading/towing capacities. • Understand legal and practical requirements for off road driving • Identify the dangers of vehicle self recovery. Course sessions: • Health and Safety • Four wheel drive vehicles • Traction Transmission • Vehicle preparation • Basic driving techniques • Vehicle recovery Course / product type: Integrated Training & Assessment Assessment type: Internal assessment and external verification Target audience: Any person who is will be required to operate a 4x4 vehicle in an off road environment. All learners must be able to demonstrate that they are competent in driving normal vehicles in a road situation and hold a current driving licence. Description: There are three courses in the 4x4 suite, professional, recreational and experienced user. All sessions are to be completed for each course, the recreational training will be completed on a lesser level of terrain (nursery and intermediate slopes only) and there will be no assessment, the experienced user training will put emphasis on sessions where there is a requirement for more training, this course will be assessed. The aim of the assessment is to ensure successful learners have adequate knowledge and understanding to operate 4x4s safely, that is they have received and understood the training. It is only through experience and practice you will become proficient enabling them to operate safely in a range of situations avoiding undue risks. Why You Need Training: Training is a legal requirement if you drive off-road for business purposes. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) require employers to provide adequate training and to ensure that vehicles are driven by employees who have received the appropriate training in their safe use. If you are self-employed, the regulations still apply. But more importantly, as with any driving you need to make sure you are properly trained for your own safety and to help avoid accidents and potential injuries.