About Our Sit-astride ATV Courses
We offer two All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) training courses in Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Avon and throughout Wales and the UK – both of which meet HSE requirements and are LANTRA accredited. NPTC assessments are also available. This page is for sit-astride (aka quad bike) training courses; click here for sit-in (aka mule) training courses.
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On average, two people die each year in ATV accidents. Non-fatal accidents are estimated at over 1,000 serious injuries per year.
Our ATV training courses are almost entirely practical – in fact, just about the only bit of paperwork involved is signing your name on the forms. We also offer ATV refresher training for those who need to renew their qualifications.
The Legal Bit
Anyone operating an ATV or quad bike for work purposes must be provided with training in its safe use. Sadly, this isn't optional; whether you run a large organisation or you're self-employed, it’s a legal requirement.
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When operating an atv on the public highway it's a legal requirement to possess a full UK driving licence.
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It IS a legal requirement to wear a suitable helmet when operating a sit-astride atv for work, either on or off the public highway.
Course Information – Sit-astride ATV
Objectives
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Legislation
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Basic maintenance
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Design features
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Safe operation on roads, flat ground, slopes and rough terrain
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Carrying loads and trailed equipment
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Trainees will need
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A packed lunch
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Non-snag clothing appropriate to the weather conditions (with a minimum of long sleeves, long trousers and strong boots)
We can provide extra PPE, or sit-astride ATV machines (quad bikes) at an additional cost, but you are welcome to use your own, if it is fit for purpose.
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Our ATV quad bike courses can be tailored to all levels of ability and experience, including:
Experienced Trainees:
A one-day quad biking course that assumes that all Trainees have reasonable prior ATV operating experience. Up to 3 Trainees from £245 per person (+VAT).
Note: If you are highly experienced, it may be suitable for you to complete an ASSESSMENT ONLY. Either NPTC or Lantra assessments are available, please contact us for details.
Novice Trainees:
The duration of this ATV training course varies depending on the number of people attending and assumes that Trainees have limited prior quad bike operating experience. Up to 2 Trainees from £295pp (+VAT).
Novice/Mixed Ability Trainees:
Our ATV training courses can also cater for candidates of a mixed ability – let us know what you need and we'll do our best to make it happen.
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Prices shown include
LANTRA workbooks, registration and certification
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Please note: minimum course age is 16yrs.