The AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes unit is a unit relevant across agriculture, horticulture, land management, and remote-area operations. This course gives learners the confidence to use these vehicles safely, responsibly, and in line with workplace expectations. It is designed for new and developing operators who need practical, hands-on training supported by clear safety guidance and supervised practice.
What you will learn:
This course ensures you can operate a quad bike safely under workplace supervision, apply active riding techniques in varying conditions, and meet industry expectations for responsible vehicle use
The AHCMOM217 – Operate quad bikes unit is ideal for individuals and organisations that require safe, competent operation of quad bikes as part of daily outdoor, agricultural, land management or remote-area work. This unit suits both new operators and existing workers who need nationally recognised skills aligned with workplace safety and operational requirements.
This unit is ideal for:
Suitable for:
The AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes unit provides participants with critical safety and operational competencies valued across multiple industries that require operation of quad bikes in challenging and critical situations.
Key benefits include:
The AHCMOM217 – Operate quad bikes unit provides learners and workplaces with the essential skills to safely operate quad bikes across a wide range of job roles and industry sectors where off-road vehicle use is part of daily operations.
Roles that this unit may be relevant to:
Industry sectors where this unit may be relevant:
The AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes unit teaches students to safely prepare, operate and shut down quad bikes across a range of workplace conditions. The unit builds practical capability in conducting pre‑operational checks, navigating varied terrain, managing loads, and applying risk‑control measures to protect themselves, passengers and others on site. It also develops the discipline to follow workplace procedures, respond to hazards, and maintain the vehicle to ensure ongoing safe performance.
On completing AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes , students will be able to:
This course includes the following nationally recognised unit(s) of competency:
AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes is a standalone unit of competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| AHCMOM217 | Operate quad bikes |
• Participants will need sufficient English skills to interpret safety instructions, complete documentation and communicate during classroom and practical demonstrations and assessments.
• A pre-course LLND assessment ensures you have the reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills needed to successfully complete the course.
• Digital Literacy – you will require digital technology proficiency sufficient to use and navigate various forms of digital and electronic tools, platforms and technology to communicate and demonstrate understanding of course information and skills.
There are no prerequisites for this unit.
The following methods will be used to assess competency for AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes:
The AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes is a nationally recognised competency, accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for National Training Register – AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes issued by an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) upon demonstrating competency in all assessment requirements.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training materials will be provided on the day of your course.
Our Forrestdale Training Facility has a compact kitchen area with an automated tea/coffee machine.
Further details will be provided on the exact delivery location for this course.
Courses include practical demonstrations and assessments that all participants are required to be involved in.
All participants are required to wear:
• Long pants
• Long sleeved shirts
• Steel cap safety boots or fully enclosed shoes/boots/sneakers. Slip on shoes are not suitable for driving demonstrations or assessments.
• Prescription glasses if worn
We also encourage you to dress accordingly for weather conditions and suggest the following items:
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Additional clothing to keep dry/warm if raining or windy
On the day of your course, you will be required to provide official photo identification on arrival at our Forrestdale Training Centre or other training locations.
• Official photo identification includes Driver Licence, Passport or Australian State or Territory issued Photo Card.
Expired identification will not be accepted.
To safely participate in the AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes unit, students need a level of physical capacity that allows them to complete practical tasks in an outdoor, vehicle-operating environment. This helps ensure learners can meet safety requirements and perform the activities expected during training and assessment.
Students should be able to:
To ensure the safety of all participants and maintain the integrity of our assessment processes, all students must be fit to participate in practical training and assessment activities. These requirements reflect industry safety expectations, including those used in mining and high‑risk environments.
Our fitness‑for‑assessment procedure includes:
Exact daily schedules—including start and finish times, break periods, and assessment windows—will be provided upon completion of enrolment, allowing us to tailor information to your specific training group and location.
RMTS trainers and assessors deliver a blend of supervised learning, theoretical assessment activities, and realistic scenario‑based training to ensure learners can confidently apply their skills in real‑world environments. Each training day is structured to balance knowledge development with hands‑on practice, including multiple opportunities to participate in realistic simulations and skill‑building exercises.
This course is delivered at a range of workplaces and training sites to provide realistic, industry-specific learning environments. See our locations below:
RMTS can deliver many of our courses at your nominated site or in your workplace.
Why send staff off‑site when RMTS can deliver high‑impact training right at your location?
Contact us to tailor a site-specific program and create a delivery plan built specifically for your operational needs.
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The cost of the AHCMOM217 Operate quad bikes unit reflects the high level of industry expertise, resources, and workplace-based training provided.
| Title | Fee |
| Full Fee1 | $500 |
| Location | Please request course fees for your workplace or onsite delivery |
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