At a glance
This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle, including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures.
COURSE OUTCOME
SSAHC0004 Operate Side-By-Side Utility Vehicles Skill Set
Course overview
Add to your existing agriculture, horticulture, or rural operations skills with this accredited short course. This skill set will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle, including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures.
Throughout the course you'll learn how to identify potential hazards and risks, correctly fit personal protective equipment, safely secure loads, operate and manoeuvre over a variety of surfaces, drive to local weather conditions, and identify and report faults. Your skills will be assessed with both knowledge and practical assessments where you'll be required to operate a side-by-side vehicle over varied terrain in a range of different conditions.
Successful completion of this skill set will prepare you to safely operate a side-by-side utility vehicle in a variety of contexts.
Units
The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| AHCMOM216 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
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What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Resources required
You will be required to provide your own:
- side-by-side
- trailer
- loading ramps
- tie down straps
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as suitable footware and clothing must be worn.
Need to know
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this course at time of publication.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 