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 dates scheduled for this course right now — we run it on request, and we schedule quickly once there is interest.
Common questions
Who is UTV Safety for?
Anyone needing comprehensive UTV operation training; UTV operators subject to job-specific or manufacturer regulations.
How long is UTV 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 · 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)
What does UTV Safety cost?
$380 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.