NPTC Safe Use of All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

This course is for anyone rquiring the training and certification for safe and effective operation of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). This includes:

• Farmers
• Forestry Workers
• Estate Managers
• Groundskeepers
• Golf course staff
• Self employed individuals who use ATVs for various work related tasks

NOTE: The minimum age to take an ATV course and assessment is 16 years old with no upper age limit.

This is a practical training and assessment program for individuals using ATVs for work. The course covers legal requirements, machine controls, pre-use checks, safe operating techniques on varied terrain, and basic maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient ATV use.

Thic course covers several key areas, ensuring participants understand both theoretical and practical aspects of ATV use:

• Legal and Safety Requirements
• Pre-Use Checks and Maintenance
• Vehicle Control and Maneuvering
• Operating with Loads and Attachments
• Hazard Identification

Assessment involves a combination of oral questing and direct observation of practical tasks during the course

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UHI Inverness, Scottish School of Forestry, View Place, Inverness, United Kingdom