Skills Institute

Outcome

A Statement of Attainment. Selected unit "Operate Quad Bikes" (AHCMOM212A).

Prerequisites

You must be 16 years of age or older. You must wear an approved motorcycle helmet, gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear with all skin covered.

Location

At the Hobart, Launceston and Burnie training facilities.

Cost

$335 per person (own quad bike) or $430 per person (with quad bike hire).

Duration

One day.

Dates and times

Please register your interest as course dates are set subject to demand.

For bookings and further information call 1300 362 175

Ride-on vehicles (also known as four wheel motorbikes and quad bikes) are commonplace on farms. However each year, on average, there are 15 fatalities associated with using ride-on vehicles in the Australian rural industry sector.

These statistics are alarming and as a result Workplace Standards Tasmania has adopted a policy of zero tolerance for breaches of duty of care responsibilities with regards to ride-on vehicles.

Workplace Standards Safety Alert – Quad Bikes and the Workplace.

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to safely operate ride-on vehicles and is suitable for beginners through to more experienced riders. All training is underpinned by OHS principles and legislative requirements.

Participants will learn:

• About pre-start checks and basic maintenance.
• How to turn, swerve and make an emergency stop.
• About safe operation on a range of terrains, around obstacles and in
  different conditions.
• To use 4WD, low range and diff locks.
• Loading and securing practices for transporting.