Courses · Equipment & Operator · In person
UTV Safety
A hands-on course that teaches safe UTV operation using field-proven techniques. Learners are trained and assessed on controls, terrain reading, manoeuvring, hill work, loading, and winching, and cover PPE standards and public land rules.
What you’ll learn
- Operate a UTV safely and confidently
- Handle terrain, turns, hills, and obstacles
- Load, unload, and winch a UTV correctly
Who it’s for
- Anyone needing comprehensive UTV operation training
- UTV operators subject to job-specific or manufacturer regulations
What you’ll cover
- Pre-ride inspections
- Safety equipment and PPE
- Starting, stopping, and braking
- Riding strategies (circles, figure-8s, sharp turns, quick stops)
- Emergency manoeuvres
- Obstacle navigation
- U-turns and K-turns
- Hill traversing
- Winching
- Rack loading
- Trail riding and environmental safety
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16 · Government-issued photo ID · PPE required (CSA-approved helmet, steel-toe boots, gloves, weather-appropriate modest clothing) · Bagged lunch and liquids · UTV (supplied if needed)
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 / Alpha Training Solutions
- ValidityValid 36 months
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Join the waitlist below.
Common questions
Who is UTV safety training for?
Anyone needing comprehensive UTV operation training; UTV operators subject to job-specific or manufacturer regulations.
How long is UTV 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. Go by the date on your certificate and your employer's rules. Check your own dates →
How long does the UTV safety training 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 UTV safety training be done online?
We run this course in person only.
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 · Government-issued photo ID · PPE required (CSA-approved helmet, steel-toe boots, gloves, weather-appropriate modest clothing) · Bagged lunch and liquids · UTV (supplied if needed)
How much does UTV safety training cost?
$380 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.