🏍️ Quad Bike Training: Safety and Skills for Off-Road Confidence
Quad bikes (also known as ATVs – All-Terrain Vehicles) are powerful and versatile machines used in agriculture, land management, estate maintenance, and outdoor work. While they’re a great tool for working across rough terrain, they also come with serious safety risks if not used correctly.
That’s why Quad Bike Training is not just helpful — it’s essential.
⚠️ Why is Quad Bike Training Important?
Despite their popularity in farming and forestry, quad bikes can be dangerous if misused. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reports multiple serious injuries and fatalities every year due to rollovers, poor technique, and lack of training.
Here’s why quad bike training is vital:
✅ Improves Rider Safety – Learn correct body positioning, turning, braking, and hill techniques to stay safe.
✅ Reduces Risk of Rollovers – Know how to navigate slopes and unstable ground with control.
✅ Legal Requirement – Employers must ensure staff using ATVs are trained under PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998).
✅ Protects the Machine – Avoid mechanical damage by understanding limits and proper operation.
✅ Boosts Efficiency – Trained users can complete tasks faster and with fewer incidents.
🧑🏫 What Does Quad Bike Training Cover?
At Kentra Training, our Quad Bike / ATV Training course provides a mix of theory and hands-on practical skills. Topics include:
🛠️ Pre-Use Checks & Maintenance – Fuel, tyres, brakes, oil, and controls
🌄 Terrain Awareness – Working safely on slopes, mud, water, and rough ground
🎯 Rider Positioning – Correct body movements for balance and control
🔄 Safe Manoeuvring – Steering, braking, reversing, cornering
🧯 Emergency Procedures – What to do in the event of a fault or incident
📜 Legal Responsibilities – PPE, PUWER, and employer duties
Training can be tailored to suit sit-astride or sit-in ATVs, depending on what your team uses.
👩🌾 Who Should Take Quad Bike Training?
This training is ideal for:
🚜 Farmers & Agricultural Workers
🌲 Forestry & Countryside Rangers
🏞️ Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance Teams
🏕️ Outdoor Activity & Adventure Staff
🚧 Construction or Utility Workers on Rough Terrain
Whether you’re brand new to quad bikes or want a refresher, this course helps keep you compliant and confident.
📜 Legal Requirements in the UK
Under PUWER 1998, employers must ensure that all employees using work equipment, including quad bikes, are:
Properly trained and competent
Using machines that are safe and well maintained
Wearing appropriate PPE, such as helmets and eye protection
If not, the business may be held legally responsible in the event of an incident.
🛡️ Why Choose Kentra Training?
With over 25 years of experience, Kentra Training is your trusted partner in health and safety education.
✔ HSE-compliant and industry-recognised
✔ Experienced instructors with real-world knowledge
✔ On-site training at your location available
✔ Certification provided on successful completion
✔ Small group sizes for personalised instruction
Horticulture Month
April is our Horticulture course month, where we are highlighting all the different types of training available.
- Hedge Trimmers,
- Strimmers and Brushcutters,
- Lawn Mowers and Grasscutter, both ride on and pedestrian
- Chainsaws,
- Woodchippers and Shredders
- Leaf blower
For more details of each of these courses, follow the links above or read along with us this month as we blog about all the different options available.
📅 Book Your Quad Bike Training Today!
📍 Location: On-site training available
📞 Call us: 01606832556
📧 Email us: office@kentratraining.co.uk
Ride smart. Ride safe. Get trained with Kentra. 🏍️💪
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