All Terrain Vehicle Training
Sit-Astride
Our LANTRA-accredited Sit-Astride All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) training course provides intensive, practical instruction for those required to operate sit-astride ATVs as part of their work. The course is suitable for both novice riders and experienced operators who need to refresh their skills or gain recognised certification.
Sit-astride ATVs are highly versatile machines, commonly used across agriculture, forestry, and other land-based industries, often with attachments such as trailers, sprayers, and spreaders. While their flexibility makes them invaluable, it also increases the potential for serious accidents without proper training. This course focuses on building safe riding habits, hazard awareness, and legal compliance from the outset.
Training is delivered by experienced instructors and takes place on our purpose-built ATV training track, allowing learners to develop confidence in a controlled environment that replicates real working conditions. The course combines essential theory with extensive hands-on riding, covering manoeuvring skills, route planning, and understanding vehicle capabilities before progressing to practical sessions across a range of challenging terrain.
Courses can be delivered as a one-day programme for experienced operators or a two-day course for those with little or no prior experience, with additional time available for complete novices if required. Assessed certification options are available, including riding on rough terrain, loading and towing, carrying loads, and preparing ATVs for transport.
Successful learners receive a LANTRA Certificate of Competence. Training is delivered at our GVA Training Centre in Halifax, with flexible delivery options available to meet organisational requirements.
What will be covered?
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- 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
Use the following links to download the Lantra course brochure PDFs:
All Terrain Vehicle (Sit-Astride) Training: Download PDF
Lantra Course Code: ORV09
Course Dates:
13th October
23rd October
16th November
4th December
Cost:
Group: £210 (per person)
1 to 1: £325
Exclusive closed courses available for teams or as a 1 to 1.
Course Capacity:
Maximum 3 learners
Contact:
Tel: 01422 737 044
Email: training@gva-trees.com
Training Location:
GVA Training Centre, Halifax
Note: Booking is required at least 7 days in advance for all courses.
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Bookings can be made by email or phone. Unless stated otherwise, a completed booking form must be returned within 7 days of the booking confirmation email. If it is not returned within this time, the booking will be cancelled automatically.