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 (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- ValidityValid for 3 years
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates 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, 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 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.