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
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionBC & AB
Upcoming dates
No public dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is ATV Safety for?
Individuals seeking ATV rider certification (16+).
How long is ATV Safety valid for?
The certificate is valid for 36 months from the course completion date, after which recertification is required.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
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
What does ATV Safety cost?
$380 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.