Off-Road Vehicle Operator Training
The Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Operator Training course is a more comprehensive two day in-person course that focuses on training and skills identified as critically important for high-risk conditions that operators will encounter in industrial forestry settings. Classes are available for groups of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operators or Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) operators.
Recognizing that ORV use is statistically one of the highest-risk job activities in the forest industry, this course includes the same focus on fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe ORV operation as BC Forest Safety Council’s one day Off-Road Vehicle Safety Training course, plus a second day covering more advanced topics.
Participants learn critical safety practices, emergency response procedures, and legislative requirements related to operating and transporting ORVs. Additionally, the course includes more extensive instruction for activities such as loading/unloading and securing, trailering and navigating difficult terrain.
This course is available in English only. Participants will receive a record of completion specific to their ORV.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate or describe the following related to their ORV:
- Safety features and PPE requirements.
- Unloading, loading and securing ORV’s for transport.
- Pre-trip inspections.
- Basic operation controls and starting procedures.
- Loading and securing cargo.
- Effective strategies for safe operation techniques and skills.
- Effective route planning, how to navigate rough and complex terrain and machine recovery.
- Trailer Towing basics.
Prerequisite
Participants must have completed the online Off-Road Vehicle Knowledge Unit and verified its completion prior to attending in-person sessions.
Additional Information
Participants need to:
- Bring a valid driver’s licence.
- Provide their own ORV, Bring an approved helmet that meets legislative requirements.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Most of the course is outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Bring their own food and hydration for the day. Lunch is not provided.
Session Scheduling & Enrollment
This course is offered primarily on request by an external provider, Tirion Safety Ltd.
Group size is limited to 8 participants. To register for public sessions (when scheduled), or to learn more about requesting a private group session contact Tirion Safety Ltd