Lantra Approved
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) - Sit-Astride Training for Women
Learners can master the fundamentals of Sit-Astride ATV operation with our intensive course, designed to build confidence and competence in safely handling these versatile vehicles.
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) - Sit-Astride Training for Women
Delivery Method
Training (with Assessment) Competence with Modules
Recognised by
This course is recognised by the HSE/HSA/HSENI. Every employer has the responsibility to ensure that all persons who use or supervise those using work equipment have received adequate training for purposes of health and safety.
Introduction
Learners can master the fundamentals of Sit-Astride ATV operation with our intensive course, designed to build confidence and competence in safely handling these versatile vehicles.
Course Summary
Farming and jobs in the agri industry are often thought to be for men, but globally there are 564 million women working in this industry. 24% of the Northern Irish agriculture workforce are women - women who work as many, if not more, hours than men (my wife is one of them, without her support I wouldn’t have achieved what I have).
Women are the fastest-growing group of new farmers and as they enter the workforce, they are redefining what this role means.
Training is important for everyone, however, STS want to celebrate and support women in agriculture by providing a learning environment designed especially for them.
Women are the fastest-growing group of new farmers and as they enter the workforce, they are redefining what this role means.
Training is important for everyone, however, STS want to celebrate and support women in agriculture by providing a learning environment designed especially for them.
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.
Anyone required to use a Sit-Astride ATV as part of their work. This would include novices and experienced operators who require their skills updating, with certification.
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.
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.
