Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
ATV Safety
A fully hands-on course that trains and assesses riders in safe, effective ATV operation using field-proven techniques. Riders learn machine controls, terrain reading, hill work, loading and winching, along with safe-riding and environmental awareness.
What you’ll learn
- Operate ATV controls confidently
- Read terrain and ride safely
- Perform turns, braking and emergency maneuvers
- Climb and traverse hills safely
- Load, off-load and winch an ATV
Who it’s for
- Individuals seeking ATV rider certification (16+)
What you’ll cover
- Introduction and pre-ride inspection
- ATV controls
- Range signals
- Braking and turning
- Emergency maneuvers
- Hill climbing and traversing
- Loading and off-loading
- Winching
- Trail rides
- Environmental awareness
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16 · CSA-approved helmet, steel-toed boots, gloves and weather-appropriate modest clothing · Government-issued photo ID · Bagged lunch and liquids · ATV (1) per rider
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · Canada Safety Council (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is ATV Safety for?
Individuals seeking ATV rider certification (16+).
How long is ATV safety training good for?
Alpha lists this course as valid for 3 years. No law sets an expiry, and Canada Safety Council does not publish one, but most certificates show 3 years. Go by the date on your certificate and your employer's rules. Check your own dates →
How long does the ATV Safety course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can ATV safety training be done online?
This version runs fully in person. ATV Safety - Blended lets you do the theory online, then the practical in person. See ATV Safety - Blended →
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Minimum age 16 · CSA-approved helmet, steel-toed boots, gloves and weather-appropriate modest clothing · Government-issued photo ID · Bagged lunch and liquids · ATV (1) per rider
How much does ATV Safety cost?
$380 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.