The ATV manufacturers believe training can improve both riding skills and the knowledge that riders have towards safe ATV use. Unfortunately the majority of riders injured on ATVs are experienced, but very few have completed a training course.
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The FCAI manufacturers have developed an on-line course to outline the potential risks to riders, and also to introduce a safe approach system to enable both new and existing riders to reduce risks. This 30 minute course is followed by a 20 question quiz that establishes participant knowledge and understanding of the issues. A certificate can be printed off upon successful completion.
Rider Training
Having good skills, knowing the limitations of you and your machine, and being able to recognise risks and hazards are the vital skills covered in a rider training course.
Both Honda and Yamaha provide high quality ATV rider training courses, and many other accredited providers can assist with your training needs.
| Organisation | Website | Telephone | Course Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda (HART) ATV Training | www.hondampe.com.au | 03 9270 1377 | Australia wide |
| Yamaha ATV SSV Safety Institute | www.yamaha-motor.com.au/ownership/atv-ssv-safety-institute | 1300 796 979 | Australia wide |
| Stay Upright ATV Training | www.stayupright.com.au | 1300 366 640 | Australia wide |
| DECA Training | www.deca.com.au | 1300 365 400 | Australia wide |
| Top Rider | www.toprider.com.au | 1300 13 13 62 | Australia wide |
| CITS Training | www.citstraining.com.au | 1800 633 500 | Northern and Western Victoria |
| Victorian Farm Safety Centre | www.ballarat.edu.au/vfsc | 03 5335 3717 | Western Victoria |
| Goulburn Ovens TAFE | www.gotafe.vic.edu.au | 1300 468 233 | Northern and Eastern Victoria |
| Roadcraft ATV Training | www.roadcraftplus.com.au | 08 8536 2677 | South Australia |
| TAFE South Australia | www.tafesa.edu.au | 1800 882 661 | Various TAFE's South Australia |
| TAFE Western Australia | www.tafe.wa.edu.au | 1800 999 167 | Various TAFE's Western Australia |
| Rider Training Australia | www.dtec.com.au | 08 9479 5754 | Perth – Western Australia |
| Shawsett Training | www.shawset.com.au | 08 9248 7208 | Perth – Western Australia |
| Australian 4WD Academy | www.australian4wdacademy.com.au | 08 8088 2389 | Broken Hill – South Australia |
| North Coast TAFE | www.nci.tafensw.edu.au | 02 6591 3600 | North Coast New South Wales |
| Riverina Institute TAFE | www.rit.tafensw.edu.au | 1800 441 244 | Riverina New South Wales |
| Queensland TAFE | www.tafe.qld.gov.au | 1300 30 8233 | Various TAFE's Queensland |
| SMART NT | www.smartdrivertraining.com | 08 8947 2470 | Northern Territory |
| Tas Skills Institute (contractor Stay Upright) | www.skillsinstitute.tas.edu.au | 03 6434 5846 | Various locations |