Off-Road ATV & UTV TRAINING

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Professional, certificated ATV & UTV training

Designed for organisations across all sectors using ATVs & UTVs, our training courses are delivered by experienced, qualified industry professionals to British Off Road Driving Association (BORDA) standards.

  • Maximises operator & staff safety

  • Ensures employers meet Health & Safety at Work Act and PUWER obligations

  • Prevents costly repairs to machines & equipment

  • Minimises impact on sensitive landscapes

All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs, often called quad bikes) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs, or side-by-sides) are widely used across many industries. They are invaluable tools — but also among the most dangerous if not used correctly.

In the UK between 2024 and 2025, 21 people were killed in ATV incidents across agriculture, forestry, and fishing. ATVs were responsible for more fatalities on UK farms than any other cause — claiming seven lives in a single year, including two children.

UTVs, while lower risk, still account for frequent preventable accidents, often caused by a lack of PPE, rollovers and inexperienced operators.

For these reasons, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) requires certificated training for anyone operating ATVs or UTVs as part of their employment.

Full HSE guidance on the use of ATVs & UTVs can be found here - HSE - Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles.

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What the course covers

Training is tailored to the specific machine type (ATV or UTV) and delivered accordingly. Core content includes:

  • Safety and legal requirements – Health & Safety at Work Act, PUWER, PPE (helmets, gloves, boots, seatbelts), insurance and maintenance obligations

  • Vehicle knowledge – types of ATVs and UTVs, capabilities and limitations, transmissions, drive systems (2WD / 4WD / differentials / low range)

  • Daily checks – tyres and pressures, fuel and fluids, brakes, throttle, steering, lights, and controls

  • Vehicle stability – centre of gravity, rollover awareness, body weight shift (ATVs), restraint systems and ROPS (UTVs)

  • Safe operation – LOOK – ASSESS – RIDE/DRIVE techniques, route selection, gradients, ground conditions

  • Loads and towing – safe carriage, trailer use, load limits, and managing load shift

  • Environmental awareness – minimising ground damage, working with courtesy to other land users, and protecting habitats

  • Emergency procedures – communication, lone working, first aid, and fire precautions

TRAINING OUTCOMES

  • Demonstrate knowledge of safety and legal requirements for ATV/UTV use

  • Carry out pre-use checks to ensure vehicles are safe and fit for purpose

  • Use appropriate PPE and understand the importance of helmets/restraints

  • Operate their assigned vehicle type safely and confidently on real terrain

  • Maintain stability using weight shift (ATVs) or restraint systems (UTVs)

  • Recognise hazards and apply safe route choice, speed, and driving techniques

  • Safely manage loads & towing, understanding their effect on stability

  • Operate responsibly with awareness of environmental impact

  • Meet employer responsibilities under UK Health & Safety legislation

  • Certificates are issued for ATV or UTV training depending on the machine used.

Delivery

  • Training can be delivered at your site (if suitable) or at our dedicated training centre in West Dunbartonshire.

VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

  • We recommend that trainees use the vehicles that they will be using at work to allow for more complete familiarisation, but we can provide vehicles if required for an additional fee.

  • All trainees should come dressed for the outdoors, with warm and waterproof layers and sturdy footwear. Those attending an ATV course should also bring suitable PPE including helmet (get in touch for information on minimum requirements). Alternatively, we can provide hire PPE for an additional fee.

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DURATION: FROM 1/2 DAY

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TERRAIN: Mild - Challenging

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PRICE: FROM £499 + VAT

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