Typically a 1 day training course and assessment dependent upon experience.  A certificate will be issued upon successful completion.

Sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines. Their flexibility means they can work with a range of attachments, including trailers, sprayers and spreaders. That makes them popular across many agricultural businesses. However that popularity comes with the potential for danger. Without proper training, serious accidents can occur. There is a balanced mix of theory and practice, starting with a detailed look at key health and safety issues. You will also learn the finer points of route planning and understand exactly what the vehicle can do followed by a practical, hands on session. You will be taught basic manoeuvres and how to manage a bike on different and challenging terrains. Operating the vehicle with loads and trailers will also be covered.

Please note that the outline, duration and image for each course are a guide only. Please contact the training provider for more information.

From 1st September 2023, all applicants must complete the following mandatory e-learning module before applying for funding – Mandatory Unit: Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming

The following Training Providers are available to deliver this course:

Advanced Training Ltd

Contact name:
Christopher Smith


Telephone number:
01545636116


Email address:
info@advancedtrainingltd.com

 

Website address:
www.advancedtrainingltd.co.uk

 

Postal address:
Unit 2, Aberaeron Craft Centre, Panteg Road, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0DX


Area covered:
Mid and West Wales

Carter & Co Associates (Agriconnectors Training)

Contact name:
Lea Reed


Telephone number:
07790770839


Email address:
agriconnectorstraining@gmail.com 


Website address:
www.agriconnectors.co.uk


Postal address:
82 Lon Tanyrallt, Alltwen, Pontardawe, SA82 3AS


Area covered:
Mid, South and West Wales

Coleg Sir Gar

Contact name:
Helen Williams


Telephone number:
01554 748346  


Email address:
helen.williams@colegsirgar.ac.uk


Website address:
www.colegsirgar.ac.uk


Postal address:
Sandy Road, Pwll, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 4DN


Area covered:
South West Wales (courses mainly at Gelli Aur Campus Llandeilo)

Forest Park and Garden

Contact name:
Katie Coles


Telephone number:
01443 230000 Opt 2


Email address:
katiecoles74@gmail.com


Website address:
www.fpandg.com


Postal address:
Coed Court, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 5SW


Area covered:
South West Wales, South East Wales

Grŵp Hyfforddi: Bro Gele

Contact name:
Irwedd Griffiths


Telephone number:
01492 680499


Email address:
irwedd@outlook.com


Website address:
no website


Postal address:
Nant y Gochel, Abergele, Conwy LL22 8NS


Area covered:
All Wales

Grwp Llandrillo Menai

Contact name:
Dewi Williams


Telephone number:
01286 830261 - extension number: 8539


Email address:
dewiwilliams@gllm.ac.uk


Website address:
www.gllm.ac.uk


Postal address:
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Glynllifon, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5DU


Area covered:
North Wales

Harper Adams University

Contact name:
Ian Pryce


Telephone number:
01952 815300


Email address:
ipryce@harper-adams.ac.uk


Website address:
www.harper-adams.ac.uk/


Postal address:
1Caynton Road, Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB


Area covered:
 

Heads of the Valley Training

Contact name:
Laura Broom


Telephone number:
01873 832000


Email address:
laura@hovtraining.com / ollie@hovtraining.com

Website address:
www.hovtraining.com


Postal address:
Tŷ Mawr Road, Gilwern, Abergavenny,
NP7 0EB


Area covered:
Mid Wales, South West Wales, South East Wales

Jimmy Hughes Training Services Ltd

Contact name:
Rachel Hughes


Telephone number:
01597 850080


Email address:
jhsltd@btinternet.com


Website address:
www.Jimmyhughesservices.co.uk


Postal address:
Dolswydd, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5UB


Area covered:
All Wales

mwmac Ltd

Contact names:
Victoria Laurie / Chloe Middleton


Telephone number:
01597 258615


Email address:
victoria@mwmac.co.uk 


Website address:
www.mwmac.co.uk


Postal address:
Coed Pwllacca, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SE


Area covered:
All Wales

NPTC Group

Contact name:
Martin Watkin / Catherine Lewis


Telephone number:
03308189342 / 07717512911


Email address:
martin.watkin@nptcgroup.ac.uk


Website address:
www.nptcgroup.ac.uk


Postal address:
Newtown College, Powys SY16 4HX


Area covered:
Mid and South Wales

PMR Direct LTD

Contact name:
Amanda Payne / Mary Rees


Telephone number:
01437 761321


Email address:
apayne@pmr.org.uk / training@pmr.org.uk


Website address:
www.pmrtraining.org.uk


Postal address:
12 Goat Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1PX


Area covered:
Mid Wales, South West Wales, South East Wales

Really Pro Ltd

Contact name:
Kelly Monroe / David Lewis


Telephone number:
08448 707568


Email address:
kelly@reallypro.co.uk / david@reallypro.co.uk


Website address:
https://www.reallypro.co.uk/


Postal address:
Princess House, Princess Way, Abertawe/Swansea SA1 3LW 20 High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2DA


Area covered:
Mid, South West and South East Wales

Sampson Training Ltd (Grounds Training)

Contact name:
Ellie Parry

 

Telephone number:
01865 509510

 

Email address:
info@groundstraining.com

 

Website address:
www.groundstraining.com

 

Postal address:
Bridgend

 

Area covered:
All Wales
 

Simply the Best Training Consultancy Ltd

Contact name:
Julie M Thomas


Telephone number:
01443 670267


Email address:
julie@simplythebesttc.co.uk


Website address:
www.simplythebesttc.co.uk


Postal address:
Caerlan Farm, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF40 1SN


Area covered:
Chainsaws, pesticide, first aid and ATV are South East Wales. Everything else is All Wales

TFTF (2008) Ltd

Contact name:
Suzanne Jones


Telephone number:
01938 500900


Email address:
info@training4thefuture.co.uk


Website address:
www.training4thefuture.co.uk


Postal address:
Dolobran Hall, Meifod, Powys SY22 6HX


Area covered:
All Wales

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