The above competency is a 4 to 5 hour course that meets the requirements to receive a Statement of Attainment, upon Successful completion for the Nationally Recognised Training course.
Towing Safely and load, secure and unload Quad Bike can be incorporated into this course, at additional cost, if required.
The above competency can be undertaken with the AHCMOM216 – Operate a Side by Side Utility Vehicle.
This course is has been developed and contextualised for employees or contractors who are required to operate and maintain a Quad Bike as part of their daily duties.
An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad, has three wheels, or four wheels, is defined as a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tyres, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control. As the name implies, it is designed to handle a wider variety of terrain than most other vehicles.
The Side by Side Utility Vehicle’s (SSUV) have a seating arrangement with seat belts, roll over protection and a cargo box at the rear of the vehicle. The SSUV’s generally have a higher payload capability and are longer and wider than ATV’s.
Quad Bikes have many and varied uses and their unique attributes have made them a valuable resource in many industries, particularly on farms, where they have largely replaced horses and able to access terrain that 4WD vehicle may not.
However, as with any other type of vehicle, their safe use cannot be taken for granted. Rather, it is the responsibility of all stakeholders to take all available steps to promote Quad Bike safety.
Known risk factors associated with Quad Bike deaths and serious injury on Australian farms and workplace environments include human and behavioural factors, machine factors and environmental factors.
In addition to the costs associated with injury and illness claims, Companies, Organisations, Farmers and for recreation use, need to be aware of their obligations under occupational health and safety law, and associated regulations in each state. Prosecution for breaches under these acts are costly, and a damaging interruption to a business.
Employers are required to ensure the health and safety of their employees and visitors to the workplace, to provide safe systems of work, to provide the necessary instruction, information and supervision to ensure safety, and to maintain a safe working environment.
There is a growing concern world-wide over the number of deaths and serious injury occurring in association with Quad Bike operation in the context of agricultural and company use, as well as in the context of recreation use of these vehicles.
The actual number of deaths associated with Quad Bike operation in Australia is not readily available. There are now more than 19 deaths associated with Quad Bike occurring each year in Australia.
These vehicles handle differently than other vehicles, such as motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers like turning, or driving on hills or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
The Operate Quad Bike is approximately four hour course with start time at 07:15am and concluding at 12pm. We can coordinate a morming session and a afternoon session, for larger groups.
Australian 4WD Training exclusive Driver Training Facilities at Kurwongbah and Kogan offers terrain which is similar to the terrain that people would be required to operate Quad Bikes, as part of their job.
This offers superior opportunities for the development of skills and techniques in these environments rather than a simulated environment or a “make-shift” area artificially developed for driver training.
Australian 4WD Training have an exclusive Driver Training Facility at Kurwongbah, North of Brisbane.
For group bookings, we can train in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mt Isa, Moranbah, Roma, and Toowoomba. However, we’re not limited to these areas.
Australian 4WD Training are able to plan, develop and deliver specific course programs for groups or corporate, on request.
Australian 4WD & Advanced Driver Education specialise in the design and implementation of client-specific and site-specific driver training and education. Training can be delivered for groups on any site (if suitable terrain is available), for group bookings. All courses are portable, allowing staff to be trained in locations familiar to their day-to-day use of 4WD, ATV, UTV vehicles and can be delivered to ensure minimal disruption to shift routine.
Australian 4WD Training DO NOT have Quad Bikes for hire.
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