Safety Training

ATV Training-All Terrain Vehicle – Sit-Astride (Lantra)

Course Date(s)

On 20 November 2023 the new quad bike laws came into force in Ireland. Under the new regulations, operators of quads must complete an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety training course provided by a registered training provider to a QQI standard or Lantra equivalent

Aims:

This one day Lantra approved Quad Bike ATV Training Course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitude to operate a Quad Bike – All Terrain Vehicle in a competent and safe manner

Course Content:

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

*comply with legal requirements, with an emphasis on safe practice
*identify the risks associated with using a sit-astride ATV
*select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
*understand the main causes of accidents
*identify the controls and components
*understand the functions of all the instruments
*carry out daily checks as indicated in the manufacturer’s operator manual
*carry out appropriate pre-start checks
*identify and report any faults
*carry out an on-site risk assessment and plan the route
*identify loading and towing capacities.

With the following options to:

*operate the ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain
*carry out a failed hill climb
*demonstrate active riding
*drive with loads and/or trailed equipment
*load and secure vehicles for transport on the road

Worth noting: Assessed certificated options are available, but may require additional time. These include:

*Tracked Accessory
*Wheeled
*Rough Terrain
*Towing Trailed Equipment
*Loading ATVs for Transport
*Carrying Loads.

Course Duration

1 day

Number of Delegates

Certification

Successful leaners will be awarded a lantra certificate upon successful completion