The one-day Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety Training course provides essential skills training for safe operation of ORVs in industrial forestry settings.
Recognizing that ORV use is statistically one of the highest-risk job activities in the forest industry, this course focuses on fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for safe ORV operation. Participants learn critical safety practices, emergency response procedures, and legislative requirements related to operating and transporting ORVs. The training covers various ORV types, including four-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), and side-by-sides.
This course is available in English only. Participants will receive a record of completion.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to demonstrate or describe:
- ORV safety features and PPE requirements
- Unloading, loading and securing ORV’s for transport
- Pre-trip inspections
- Basic operation controls and starting procedures
- Loading and securing cargo
- Effective strategies for safe operation techniques and skills
Prerequisite
Participants must have completed the online Off-Road Vehicle Knowledge Unit and verified its completion prior to attending in-person sessions.
Additional Information
Participants need to:
- Bring a valid driver’s licence.
- Provide their own ORV, ideally those that will be used in the workplace.
- Bring an approved helmet that meets legislative requirements.
- Wear appropriate clothing. Most of the course is outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Bring their own food and hydration for the day. Lunch is not provided.
Session Scheduling & Enrollment
This course is offered primarily on request by an external provider, Overland Training Canada.
Group size is limited to 8 participants. To register for public sessions (as scheduled) or to learn more about requesting a private group session, contact Overland Training Canada