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All-Terrain Vehicles Sit Astride N608a
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
- On-site Experience Worker Test (EWT) assessment only
Novice Training Course Duration
1-2 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
3
Experience Worker Tests per day
6
Variations
All-Terrain Vehicles Sit-astride
Card Options
- 5-year NPORS traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco Instructors
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FURTHER
INFORMATION
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What is ATV sit-astride
Sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines. Their flexibility means they can work with a range of attachments, including towing trailers, sprayers, and spreaders. That makes them popular across many agricultural businesses.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacture’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for all-terrain vehicle use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Prepare the all-terrain vehicle for use and operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Attach and set trailer implements ready for operation
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Load and unload from transport vehicle or trailer correctly
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Trailed equipment
- Loads
- ATV sit astride
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
- PPE including head protection
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Theory Assessment:
- 20 multiple choice questions
- 5 written questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria:
- Pre use and operational checks
- Travel up and down slopes
- Drive through restriction forwards and backwards
- Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
- Use 2WD, 4WD, Differential lock,
- Attach trailer and secure, drive forwards and backwards
- Load vehicle and secure
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
Time allowed is 1 hour 15 minutes
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Where Does Tuppco Deliver Onsite Courses?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The aim of the NPORS All-Terrain Vehicles Sit-Astride (N608A) course is to equip learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to operate sit-astride ATVs safely and efficiently across a range of terrains and workplace environments.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand vehicle controls, functions, and limitations
- Learn correct PPE, safety responsibilities, and operational procedures
- Conduct pre-use inspections and basic maintenance checks
- Operate the vehicle safely over varied terrains and obstacles
- Use attachments safely and effectively where applicable
- Identify and manage hazards including slopes, uneven ground, and obstacles
- Apply safe work practices and NPORS-approved operational standards
- Build confidence to perform tasks efficiently while maintaining safety
By the end of the course, learners will be fully competent and confident in operating sit-astride all-terrain vehicles safely, improving both productivity and workplace safety.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the NPORS All-Terrain Vehicles Sit-Astride (N608A) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive an NPORS N608A certificate, confirming competence in the safe operation, manoeuvring, and basic maintenance of sit-astride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in various work environments.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official NPORS N608A Certificate
- Verified competence in safe driving, control, and manoeuvring of sit-astride ATVs
- Skills in terrain handling, attachment use (where applicable), and basic vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of risk assessment, hazard awareness, and regulatory compliance
- Understanding of pre-use inspections, operational safety, and emergency procedures
Who the Award Is For:
Ideal for agricultural workers, construction operatives, grounds maintenance teams, and anyone required to operate sit-astride ATVs safely in commercial, rural, or industrial environments.
How Long The Course Can Take
The NPORS All-Terrain Vehicles Sit-Astride (N608A) course is practical, hands-on, and efficient:
Course Duration Overview:
- Typically 1–2 days, depending on learner experience
- Covers theory on vehicle operation, attachments, hazard awareness, and safety procedures
- Includes practical driving exercises and assessment to ensure competence
Delivered by NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors with extensive experience in ATV operations.
TUPPCO Training delivers this course UK-wide, including farms, construction sites, landscaping projects, and industrial sites.
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training provides on-site sit-astride ATV training, allowing staff to learn using your vehicles, in a realistic workplace environment, ensuring practical skills are applied directly to your operations.
Benefits of On-Site Training:
- Training tailored to your site terrain, vehicles, and operational requirements
- Hands-on experience with your sit-astride ATVs and attachments
- Reduces travel time and staff downtime
- Realistic learning in actual workplace conditions
- Delivered by experienced NPORS-certified TUPPCO Training instructors
Suitable On-Site Locations Include:
- Farms and agricultural estates
- Landscaping and grounds maintenance sites
- Construction and civil engineering projects
- Industrial or commercial sites requiring ATV operation
TUPPCO Training covers the Cotswolds, Midlands, South West, and across the UK.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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