NPORS All-Terrain Vehicles Sit Astride (ATV) training – N608a

Sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines. Their flexibility means they can work with a range of attachments, including towing trailers, sprayers, and spreaders. That makes them popular across many agricultural businesses. This is included in the TUPPCO NPORS All-Terrain Vehicles Sit Astride (ATV) training – N608a

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacture’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for all-terrain vehicle use
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Prepare the all-terrain vehicle for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Attach and set trailer implements ready for operation
• Environmental considerations
• Storage and transport of implements and attachments
• Load and unload from transport vehicle or trailer correctly
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

• Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
• Varying terrain and slopes
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Suitable welfare facilities
• Trailed equipment
• Loads
• ATV sit astride
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed

• Suitable head protection
• Suitable eye protection
• Suitable work clothes including wet weather
• Gloves
• Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
• High Viz

• PUWER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf
• Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATV)
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais33.pdf

• 20 multiple choice questions
• 5 written questions
• 4 marks per question
• 80% pass mark required

• Pre use and operational checks
• Travel up and down slopes
• Drive through restriction forwards and backwards
• Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
• Use 2WD, 4WD, Differential lock,
• Attach trailer and secure, drive forwards and backwards
• Load vehicle and secure
• Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
• Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
• Time allowed is 1 hour 15 minutes

Southwest – Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Somerset, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire