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Learn how to operate a quad bike at Tocal!

NSW Rural farmers and workers are encouraged to learn quad bike safety and operating techniques through the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) Tocal College as part of the NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program.

DPI Short Course Coordinator, Lauren Witten said Tocal College in partnership with SafeWork NSW is offering subsidised accredited training and instruction courses to eligible rural farmers and workers aimed to build their skills and capabilities to safely operate quad bikes on farms.

"The one-day practical course will assist farmers and farm workers to safely and effectively operate quad bikes and to carry out routine checks and maintenance,” Ms Witten said.

“This course is mapped to the National Unit of Competency AHCMOM212 – Operate quad bikes and is tailored to the experience level of participants.”

Quad bikes will be provided for all course participants.

Training is available at various locations across the north west and northern NSW.

Location  Date
Grafton 19, 20 October
Wollongbar 21, 22 October
Tenterfield 24, 25 October
Glen Innes 26 October
Inverell 27 October
Armidale 28 October
Mungindi 14 November
Moree 15, 16 November
Narrabri 17, 18 November
Tamworth 21, 22, 23 November
Armidale 24 November
Walcha 25 November

To see if you are eligible or to register visit Quad bike handling.

For more information contact Kim Griffiths, Tocal Agricultural Centre, on 02 4939 8881 by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Lauren Witten on 6763 1276 by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Media contact: Anne Brook (02) 6763 1163 or 0477 358 305

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