All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Training

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.

Course Code

0417ATVT

Course Type

Short Course

Study mode

On Campus

Location

Forestec

Warragul

Times

9am–4pm

Career opportunities

N/A

Opportunities for further study

Possible pathways may include but are not limited to:

Qualifications and Recognition

Upon completion of this course, students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Placement

Not Applicable

Specialist Course Information

N/A

Material and Equipment Supplied by Students

Not Applicable

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many TAFE Gippsland courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To find out more visit the TAFE Gippsland website or contact us to discuss your option.

Course cost

For the course cost please visit the TAFE Gippsland website or cal 1300 133 717.

  • AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes
 

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026. National Provider Number 0417

TAFE Gippsland has made every reasonable effort to ensure the information contained in this publication is current at the time of publishing. For updated information go to tafegippsland.edu.au or call 1300 133 717. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. TAFE Gippsland reserves the right to alter this information and/or withdraw courses listed herein. © TAFE Gippsland 2026. National Provider Number 0417