Safety Training

ATV Training- Lantra All Terrain Vehicle – Sit-in Conventional Steer

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

Who should attend?
The Sit-in Conventional Steer ATV course is for anyone who uses or will be using this type of ATV for work. Whether novice or experienced operators, this course is designed for anyone using Sit-in Conventional Steered ATVs. Options are available for tracked or wheeled conventional steered vehicles. We'd recommend a 1-day course for experienced learners and a 2-day course for those with little experience. If you're a complete novice, you may need longer to complete this course.

Aims:

The Sit-in Conventional Steer ATV course is for anyone who uses or will be using this type of ATV for work. Whether novice or experienced operators, this course is designed for anyone using Sit-in Conventional Steered ATVs. Options are available for tracked or wheeled conventional steered vehicles.

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-in ATV
Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
Understand the main causes of accidents
Identify the controls and components
Understand the function of all instruments
Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operator’s manual
Carry out appropriate pre-start checks
*Identify and report any faults
*Start up and drive over a variety of terrain and ground conditions
*Carry out a ‘failed hill’ climb (full course only)
*Carry out a risk assessment and plan the route
*Operate the sit-in ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain (full course only)
*Identify loading/towing capacities
*Drive with loads and trailed equipment (full course)
*Load and secure for transport on the road (if appropriate)
*Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on the public road
*Identify track profile and weight transfer
*Load and unload machine from trailer/lorry
The course’s key fundamentals will also cover loading and towing, identifying and reporting mechanical faults and understanding health, safety and legal issues.

New riders will gain the basic skills required to use ATVs effectively.

More experienced operators will be able to maximise their abilities to get the very best out of their vehicle.

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.

ATV Training- Lantra All Terrain Vehicle – Sit-in Conventional Steer

ATV Training- Lantra All Terrain Vehicle – Sit-in Conventional Steer

Safety Training

ATV Training- Lantra All Terrain Vehicle – Sit-in Conventional Steer

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Course Content:

Course Duration

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Certification