Course overview
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- North
- Alanvale
- North West
- Burnie
- South
- Clarence
Attendance options
- Short course
Study type
- Mixed Learning
- On-Site
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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.
Locations, dates & times
Campus | Date | Attendance/Duration | Study type | Apply/Enquire |
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South | ||||
Clarence | 4 Dec 2024 - 4 Dec 2024 | Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus | On-Site | Enquire now |
Clarence | 5 Dec 2024 - 5 Dec 2024 | Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, Clarence Campus | On-Site | Enquire now |
North West | ||||
Hagley | 31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, @ Hagley. | Mixed Learning | Enquire now |
Burnie | 12 Nov 2024 - 12 Nov 2024 | Short course One day attendance. 9am - 3.30pm, @ Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Freer Farm. | Mixed Learning | Apply now |