Course Overview
Course Dates
Ride smarter. Ride safer. Build skills that matter with this Operate Quad Bikes short course.
Build confidence and capability on quad bikes with our practical, industry-focused short course. Designed for real farm environments, this training covers safe and effective quad bike operation across a range of terrain surfaces, including flat ground, slopes, uneven paddocks, and variable conditions.
Learn essential skills and knowledge in quad bike safety, handling, stability, and hazard awareness, along with correct techniques for loading and unloading. With a strong focus on farm safety and risk management, this course helps reduce incidents while improving efficiency and rider confidence.
Delivered by professional, experienced trainers, this hands-on course ensures you gain practical skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.
Designed for those already working on a farm and in industry, this hands-on short course will have you gaining practical ATV (Quad bike training) skills from our industry skilled trainers. As part of this nationally recognised qualification, participants will gain practical skills and knowledge of Quad bike workplace safety, vehicle inspections, driving skills across various terrain, loading and unloading of vehicles and much more.
Qualifications and Recognition
Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.Career Opportunities
N/A
Opportunities for Further Study
Possible pathways may include but are not limited to:
- AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
- AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
- AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
Course Dates
Further Information
Course and Entry Requirements
Mandatory entry requirements:
- Students must be 16 years of age or older to be operate machinery such as ATVs, Side by side vehicles and Tractors, according to manufacturer specifications.
Recommended entry requirements:
- The farm machinery used for skills development in this course have manufacturer's specifications that require operators / students to be a minimum of 16 years of age to operate.
- We recommend that students have previous experience in vehicle operation (Car or Tractor). For example L Plates Driving hours experience and or on farm vehicle operation experience.
- It is strongly recommended that students should have access to a computer or laptop out of class hours to support their independent learning.
Limitations to entry:
- This unit of competency requires the ability to operate ATV Quad bikes and some manufacturer's specifications require that require operators / students to be a minimum of 16 years of age to operate.
- Students must have access to a reliable internet connection.
- Students must have access to a computer or tablet that will support course work to be completed in our Learning Management System Moodle.
- Students working within the agricultural industry must be physically fit, this includes the ability to bend and lift.
Pre-requisites
Not Applicable
Online requirement
Not Applicable
Fees
Course Cost
$430Materials Fees
Not Applicable
Specialist Course Information
N/A
Placement
Not ApplicablePathway to Industry Licence
Material and Equipment supplied by students
Not Applicable
Student Services
Support is available for students at every stage of the study journey. Please speak to any of our friendly reception or teaching staff.Recognition of Prior Learning
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Course Modules
- AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
Assessment
- Observation
- Questioning
- Log Book