Online ATV Training Course???

[goodngrubby]

Anybody know of one? I haven't spent a ton of time looking, but, aside from online enrollment, I can't seem to find a whole bunch. I have to be "certified" to drive my RZR on site, but I'll be fawked if I'm going to take a day off, run to the city, and pay some guy to teach me how to do something I've been doing all my life. All I need is the certificate, not the training, as is the case with most online courses.

 

[whoDEANie]

I suspect you're out of luck dude. There's a good chance you are specifically required to produce a certificate from the Canadian Safety Council or the Alberta Safety Council. If I had a choice, I'd go through the Canadian Safety Council since they do not expire their certificates (which doesn't necessarily mean that your client/employer may not force you to retake it every 3-5 years anyway).

 

[TylerG]

Anybody know of one? I haven't spent a ton of time looking, but, aside from online enrollment, I can't seem to find a whole bunch. I have to be "certified" to drive my RZR on site, but I'll be fawked if I'm going to take a day off, run to the city, and pay some guy to teach me how to do something I've been doing all my life. All I need is the certificate, not the training, as is the case with most online courses.

never seen an online one Todd,

I had to take the course when I was sureying too, there again, something I had been doing for most my life and I have to take a course...... OH&S Says you have to have it, so you have to have it.

 

[whoDEANie]

never seen an online one Todd, maybe message WhoDeanie, he's a certified instructor and might be able to swing something for ya.

I had to take the course when I was sureying too, there again, something I had been doing for most my life and I have to take a course...... OH&S Says you have to have it, so you have to have it.

I'd help you out if I could, but I'm not certified for UTV training - only quads.

 

[TylerG]

I'd help you out if I could, but I'm not certified for UTV training - only quads.

is it really a seperate certification? jeeeebus!

we'll talk tonight!

 

[whoDEANie]

is it really a seperate certification? jeeeebus!

we'll talk tonight!

Yup, it is. As big of a pain as it is, it's perfectly understandable since riding technique is significantly different for UTV's and quads. Fortunately for instructors, once you have one certification, it is significantly easier and cheaper to get the other.

 

[byronkentgraham]

If you can drive a truck to haul the god damn thing out there you should be fine to drive its.

 

[imdoo'n]

haha, you'd be suprised, anyway it is required in safety rules and regs for all working environments. no ticky no worky, heaven forbid if ya get hurt on the job without the ticket,

 

[KWIK RACING INC.]

i know that there is Hidden Trail Adventures in the wiaprorous/ghost area down here by Calgary. They do atv tours but also do certification for quads.. not sure on sxs's thou... but still, they dont have anything on the net to get your certification..

 

[goodngrubby]

Yep, it looks like I'm SOL. I guess I'll be taking a course.

 

[goodngrubby]

I'd help you out if I could, but I'm not certified for UTV training - only quads.

According to the boys in Operations, it doesn't matter, as long as you're able to produce something that says you've have ATV training. I'll shoot ya a pm.

 

[Mike270412]

How bout you just walk your fat ass around the job site instead of having to ride everywhere?

 

[RZR101]

Talk to Imdoo'n, I'm sure he could give you a crash course.....

 

[Nytroman]

Took the course 2 years ago, my guys needed it so thought I would partake, held it at my place. If you have been riding a while and had the instructer I had you will shake your head in disgust.
With a good instructor it would have been an enjoyable day. Also Great for individuals who have never rode a ATV before.
As far as operations saying they dont need a specific SXS certificate and can use an ATV one for the razor, this is either a small junior company rep or they are not in tune with thier EH&S departments policies. When an incident happens it all comes out in the audit unfortunately that he/she was not competent. (not saying the certificate makes you compentent in any way)

 

[tex78]

Talk to Imdoo'n, I'm sure he could give you a crash course.....

Ya. He's even on t.v already.



sent from my I phone azz kicking HTC

 

[imdoo'n]

Next tv video tuck n roll 101, will be required viewing at all suds n buds riding events and a test afterwards. Only warm beer for those that can't pass the test. Hehe. Phugg my hip is friggin sore

 

[goodngrubby]

How bout you just walk your fat ass around the job site instead of having to ride everywhere?

That's some crazy sh!t talk there. Do you have any idea what walking around site would do to my shiny boots?

 

[goodngrubby]

Took the course 2 years ago, my guys needed it so thought I would partake, held it at my place. If you have been riding a while and had the instructer I had you will shake your head in disgust.
With a good instructor it would have been an enjoyable day. Also Great for individuals who have never rode a ATV before.
As far as operations saying they dont need a specific SXS certificate and can use an ATV one for the razor, this is either a small junior company rep or they are not in tune with thier EH&S departments policies. When an incident happens it all comes out in the audit unfortunately that he/she was not competent. (not saying the certificate makes you compentent in any way)

See, that's my thoughts exactly. I usually don't make it home for more than 2 or 3 days a month...I hate the thoughts of spending one of those days away from my kids to listen to some guy who knows less than I do. I took my boating course online, figured they should have something for atv's and/or sxs's. I was actually talking to one of the Operations Coordinators here on site about it...but I'll do a little more digging to cover my own ass....gotta lead by example I guess.