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Operate Quad Bikes

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning
Workplace

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 340.00
Concession* $ 113.32
Commercial $ 600.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate and maintain quad bikes.

Quad bikes are commonly found on farms, however they can be extremely dangerous - with an average of 15 fatalities associated with using quad bikes reported in the Australian rural industry sector each year. 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 quad bikes.

This one-day short course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to safely operate a quad bike, and is suitable for beginners through to more experienced riders. All aspects of the training are underpinned by work health and safety principles and legislative requirements. To undertake this course you must bring gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear with all skin covered and be prepared for all weather conditions.

In this course, you will learn about pre-start checks, how to turn, swerve and make an emergency stop, and how and when to use 4WD, low range and diff locks. You'll also gain experience in how to operate a quad bike safely on a range of terrains, around obstacles and in different conditions, as well as how to load, secure and unload quad bikes onto trailers or other vehicles used for transport.

Your experienced trainer will also teach you how to carry out quad bike maintenance to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer's specifications and operator manuals and sustainability practices.

If you are intersted in undertaking this course at your workplace and have access to your own quad bike, please contact us to discuss how this course could be delivered for you.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.

If you are intersted in undertaking this course at your workplace and have access to your own quad bike, please contact us to discuss how this course could be delivered for you.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Hagley	17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Hagley Farm School	Mixed Learning	Enquire now
Hagley	5 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Hagley Farm School	Mixed Learning	Enquire now
Hagley	23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Hagley Farm School	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Hagley	18 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Hagley Farm School	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Clarence	16 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	22 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Clarence	20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Clarence	17 Nov 2025 - 17 Nov 2025	Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Freer Farm	2 Jun 2025 - 2 Jun 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Freer Farm	14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Smithton	21 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Smithton	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Smithton	22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Smithton	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Freer Farm	11 Aug 2025 - 11 Aug 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Freer Farm	8 Sep 2025 - 8 Sep 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Freer Farm	6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Freer Farm	10 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Free Farm	24 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Smithton	2 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm at Smithton	Mixed Learning	Apply now
Freer Farm	10 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025	Short course One day attendance. 8.30am - 3.30pm, Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm Campus	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

You must be 16 years of age or older.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

You must bring gloves, eye protection and sturdy footwear with all skin covered and be prepared for all weather conditions.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
AHCMOM217	Operate quad bikes

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TASMSS0068-V02 Operate Quad Bikes