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ATV Operator
Training - ATV-03
ATV or Quad Operator training
is required under the WorkSafeBC OH&S regulations. ATV courses have been
varied with no formally recognized course designed for the Silviculture
Industry, an industry which uses Quads to the ultimate of their capacity
in a workplace setting. This course has been developed specifically for
the silviculture sector. The course has received recognition from the
BCFSC and is under review by WorkSafeBC with the expectation that it will
shortly be accepted by WorkSafeBC as meeting their standards.
A Certificate of
Completion will be issued upon successful completion of the
initial training.
A Certificate of
Qualification can be issued after completion of the experiential
training period and successful field competency evaluation.
Companies will have two options
to get certified training for the ATV operators on their crews.
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Train in-house trainers who
will then be certified to train as many within their companies who will
require the training. The training for these experienced supervisors
will be two days so that they can learn the scripted content
of the course, assure the
lead trainer that they can safely operate an ATV to the standard set by
the course material, and that they can train others and evaluate them
for ATV riding skills and knowledge competency.
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Receive one day training
directly for those who will be operating quads through a qualified
outside trainer using the WSCA developed material.
Course dates are typically
developed based on demand. Courses will have from 6 to 8 students.
Students are expected to provide their own quads. Should that not be
possible, quads can generally be rented at an extra cost to the course. It
is preferred that the student take care of this directly.
Refer to the
Registrar
page for course fees and
application procedures.
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Course
ATV-03: ATV Operator
Duration: 1 day
Course schedule:
Since these are in-house courses, they can be delivered as
required by companies as soon as they have in-house staff trained
through the ATV-02 course.
Courses are
available for companies without in-house trainers if there is
sufficient demand for a class of at least 6. Course fees for those
courses where the WSCA provides the instructor are based on course
location in relation to available instructors. To locate an instructor
near you contact the Registrar. You can view a list of instructors on
the
Instructors
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The intent of this course
is to train ATV operators in-house. The course can be delivered in
several formats which will be discussed during the ATV-02 course.
Based on a single day delivery, it would be 4 hours in a classroom
setting with 4 hours in a field setting based on a maximum of 8
students..
The following is an
overview of the course outline: |
- operate ATVs under
varied conditions encountered in silviculture operations
- load and unload the
ATV for transit
- load and secure loads
on the ATV to balance weight.
- identify key parts of
an ATV
- list protective
clothing and gear for operating an ATV
- do pre-trip and
post-trip inspections
- towing a trailer
- perform basic
mechanical monitoring
- determine and
identify hazards en route
- WorkSafeBC OH&S
regulations pertaining to ATV operation
- demonstrate safe
operating skills.
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Course
ATV-02: ATV Operator Trainer
Duration: 1 1/2
to 2 days
(depending on number of students)
Course schedule:
On an as needed basis.
Prerequisite: Certificate of completion of ATV-03 + minimum 2 years
operating an ATV in the workplace. |
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The intent of this course
is to train in-house trainers who will be delivering training within
their companies to those who will be operating ATVs. To ensure as much
time as possible to cover the needs of individuals attending the
course, the preferred course capacity is 6 with a maximum set at 8.
This course fits under the
"train the trainer" category, with emphasis of reviewing the materials
and instructional methods used to deliver the ATV-03 ATV Operator
course. The following is an overview of the course outline: |
- Objectives of this
course and requirements for successful completion.
- Overview of the
mandate of the British Columbia Forest Safety Council
and its role in training and certification.
- The role of the WSCA,
a member of the Safety Council, through its Safe Silviculture
Project.
- The reasons behind
and methods used to develop the ATV course for the Silviculture
Industry
- Building delivery
capacity of the ATV Operator Training, identifying the
role of all trainers in the system.
- Review of
characteristics of adult learners as they relate specifically to an
"instructor scripted" course.
- Delivery methods and
special considerations for in-classroom course delivery.
- Delivery methods and
special considerations for field course delivery.
- Student evaluation
methods for the ATV-03 ATV Operator course
- Overview of Course
Delivery Guidelines, Instructor Script, Student Materials,
Evaluation Instruments, Instructor Reports to WSCA courses.
- Assessment of ATV
driving abilities and ATV operating knowledge of the course
participant.
- Assessment of
knowledge of adult training techniques and demonstrated abilities.
- Assessment of
knowledge of quality control techniques and abilities as applied to
the ATV-03 course.
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