Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of All-Terrain Vehicles (NPTC 0014-32)
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to prepare and use an ATV safely.
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Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anybody who uses a sit-astride all terrain vehicle as part of their daily work, such as farmers, game keepers and groundskeepers.
Entry Requirements
The minimum age for candidates taking this course is 16 years. You should be physically fit.
What will you learn?
The course will cover:
- Carrying out a risk assessment
- Complying with safety and legal requirements, with an emphasis on safe practices, warning signs and guards
- Carrying out all pre-driving checks for faulty or dangerous components
- Preparing the ATV for work, including checking and adjusting safety devices
- Starting up and driving the machine safely in a range of different ground conditions
- Using the manufacturer’s instruction book
- Identifying track profile and weight transfer
How will you learn?
Learning will be both theory and practical based, delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will be required to supply your own:
- Overalls or tight fitting work clothes with no dangling drawstrings
- Steel toe-capped boots or wellingtons
- Writing materials
- Lunch/refreshments
How will you be assessed?
Assessment will be on another date by an NPTC assessor and will entail a combination of both verbal questioning and practical skills demonstration.
Where next?
Derby College Group offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the Derby College Group Part-time Prospectus for a full list and details.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: September 2, 2025 8:03 am
