LUV (Light Utility Vehicle or Side by Side) Driver Training
The LUV driver training course is designed to produce a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV or side by side) operator that can demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attributes for all essential areas of the units of competency covered under the “Best Practice” guidelines for LUV driving in the workplace.
This course is targeted specifically at LUV’s used in the workplace. This LUV course enables the trainee to drive effectively and safely over varied terrain. The trainee will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver with emphasis on accident prevention. A high level of hazard identification and safe decision-making is also promoted as well as driving techniques that minimise negative environmental impact. The course can be customised to incorporate company policies and procedures.
The course follows the code of practice guidelines and covers the following knowledge and skills:
The course can be customised to incorporate specific company policies and procedures for LUV use. We can provide both NZQA and non-NZQA course delivery. We can also review and advise clients on their SOP’s for LUV use.
NZQA Unit standards: 24553, 24556 24558, 24560, 24562 Further details can be provided on what these unit standards cover on request.
Additional content can be added in order to customise the course to suit workplace requirements.
If your farm or work site has multiple vehicles check out our Farm Vehicle Driver Training page that can provide a grouped vehicle training option.
This course is targeted specifically at LUV’s used in the workplace. This LUV course enables the trainee to drive effectively and safely over varied terrain. The trainee will also be able to demonstrate the appropriate responsibilities of a driver with emphasis on accident prevention. A high level of hazard identification and safe decision-making is also promoted as well as driving techniques that minimise negative environmental impact. The course can be customised to incorporate company policies and procedures.
The course follows the code of practice guidelines and covers the following knowledge and skills:
- LUV health and safety considerations
- Understanding drive systems, control variations, pre-use daily checks, and serviceability
- Start-up and shut-down procedures
- Loading and unloading an LUV from a trailer
- Hazard identification and safety margin awareness
- Obstacle recognition and negotiation
- Stability dynamics including loads carried, loads towed, and load security
- Understanding tyres and the importance of correct inflation pressures
- Correct hill ascent, descent, and driving side slopes, other driving techniques, and limitations of driver and machine
- Ground composition and contour recognition along with driving techniques to ensure safety
- Water fording
The course can be customised to incorporate specific company policies and procedures for LUV use. We can provide both NZQA and non-NZQA course delivery. We can also review and advise clients on their SOP’s for LUV use.
NZQA Unit standards: 24553, 24556 24558, 24560, 24562 Further details can be provided on what these unit standards cover on request.
Additional content can be added in order to customise the course to suit workplace requirements.
If your farm or work site has multiple vehicles check out our Farm Vehicle Driver Training page that can provide a grouped vehicle training option.