ATV Sit Astride – Experienced Operator – One Day
Course details
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Title: Sit-astride ATV’s, including loads & trailed equipment – Experienced Operator
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Product Code: CLVA05X
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Type: Training Course – Lantra – equivalent to QQI Level 5
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Duration: 1 Day
Introduction
Sit-Astride ATVs are very versatile vehicles with a range of attachments including trailers, sprayers and spreaders making them an effective and flexible business tool. However even the most experienced ATV riders can find themselves in a potentially dangerous situation, and without the proper training serious accidents can occur.
Who is it for?
Our sit-astride ATVs – including loads and trailed equipment course is for anyone who uses a sit-astride ATV as part of their work. This one-day course is for learners with experience.
What will you get from it?
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Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on safe best practice.
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Identify the risks associated with using a sit-astride ATV.
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Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Understand the main causes of accidents.
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Identify the controls and components.
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Understand the function of all instruments.
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Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operator’s manual.
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Carry out appropriate pre-start checks.
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Identify and report any faults.
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Start up and drive over a variety of terrain and ground conditions.
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Carry out a ‘failed hill’ climb.
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Carry out a risk assessment and plan the route.
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Operate the sit-astride ATV safely on a variety of slopes and terrain.
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Identify loading/towing capacities.
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Drive with loads and trailed equipment.
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Load and secure for transport on the road (if appropriate).
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Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling on the public road.
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Identify track profile and weight transfer.
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Load and unload machine from trailer/lorry.