Light Utility Vehicle Operation Course
Learn how to operate a Light Utility Vehicle in the primary industry with this LUV course in Waikato.
Course Overview:
Across New Zealand, Light Utility Vehicles (LUV) are becoming more and more of an essential piece of equipment for so many businesses and operating it safely and efficiently is becoming more vitally important. Upskilling and retraining staff is now a part of the requirements of the H&S at Work Act 2015.
Ag Drive’s two-day LUV operators micro-credential course offers a mix of classroom learning sessions and practical skill development opportunities, in a safe and friendly environment. It is suitable for all individuals who are new to LUV operation, as well as anyone wishing to upskill themselves. Upon completion the awarded Primary ITO micro-credentials will be recorded on each learner’s NZQA Record of Learning and a Primary ITO certificate will be awarded.
Our qualified instructors are on hand to coach you through the safe and correct operation of the LUV and the NZQA registered unit standards that are required for this Primary ITO LUV course.
Course Outcomes:
- Describe the safe operation of a LUV
- Describe LUV riding contingency procedures
- Hazards and control measures
- Reporting and/or recording accidents or near misses
- Safety requirements
- Controls and displays
- LUV dynamics
- Riding techniques
- Pre-ride checks
- Ride LUV on flat terrain
- Operate a LUV on flat terrain
- Operate LUV with mounted load
- Operate LUV on rolling terrain
Course Details
Industry Training Micro-Credential: Operate a Light Utility Vehicle in the primary industry.
Fees: POA
Suitable for: All experience levels
Level: 2&3
Mode: Theory and Practical
Credits: 17
Duration: 2 Days, 8:30am-4pm
Equipment required: Sensible clothing for all-weather training and suitable enclosed footwear.
Register your interest
Due to eligibility requirements online registration is not available for Primary ITO courses. Please contact us for available dates.
Unit standards covered:
24556 - Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a light utility vehicle
24553 - Operate a LUV on flat terrain in the workplace under close supervision
24558 - Operate a LUV on rolling terrain under limited supervision
24560 - Operate a LUV with trailed equipment under limited supervision
24562 - Operate a LUV with mounted equipment or a load under limited supervision
"It’s a really good foundation course, even though we have previous tractor driving experience, we still learnt a lot.”
Max and Liam
Agricultural Vehicle Operator Training New Zealand. We are the Waikato’s most recognised agricultural vehicle training provider.
COMPANY
CONTACT DETAILS
213B Gower Road, Taupiri, Waikato
Phone us: 021 136 9954
Email us: grant.wilson@agdrive.co.nz
