Prepare and operate a powered vehicle

URN: LANCS9
Business Sectors (Suites): Agricultural Crop Production,Treework
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 01 Jan 2019

Overview

This standard covers the preparation and operation of a powered vehicle such as an ATV, four-wheel drive, quad bike, sit-astride, mule, skid-steer and bob-cat. The standard does not cover the use of tractors. The standard covers the use of powered vehicles in a variety of weather conditions, ground conditions and terrain. These conditions will have an impact on the handling and use of the vehicle. When working with machinery or equipment you should be trained and hold current certification where required. When using a powered vehicle on the public highway you must hold the relevant licences for both yourself and the vehicle. When carrying out your work you must consider the impact it will have on the environment. This standard is suitable for anyone who operates a powered vehicle on or off the public highway.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. assess the risks associated with the required activity
  2. wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  3. prepare the required powered vehicle by carrying out pre-start

checks and adjustments, in accordance with relevant legislation,

instructions and specifications

  1. confirm that the powered vehicle is safe and ready for use
  2. mount and dismount the powered vehicle safely
  3. check and adjust the operator environment to meet your

personal requirements

  1. check the immediate area for hazards and obstacles before

moving off, and at all times during the operation of the powered

vehicle

  1. use the correct warning signals at all times
  2. operate and manoeuvre the powered vehicle safely in

accordance with the type of vehicle and operation being carried

out

  1. modify the operating techniques to take account of changes in

weather, ground conditions and types of terrain

  1. use efficiency factors to maintain an efficient performance by the

powered vehicle through the appropriate handling and use of the

vehicle

  1. stop and isolate the powered vehicle on completion of the

activity

  1. leave the powered vehicle secure after use and in the correct

condition for future use

  1. maintain communication with colleagues and others involved in,

or affected by, your work

  1. follow industry and business guidance to minimise environmental

damage

  1. carry out your work in accordance with relevant environmental

and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements,

codes of practice and business policies


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to identify hazards and assess risks
  2. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)

suitable for the activity

  1. the current legislation in relation to the preparation and operation

of powered vehicles

  1. the different types of powered vehicles that are used for different

activities

  1. which powered vehicles are suitable to carry passengers
  2. the different types of accessories available for powered vehicles

and how they are secured to the vehicle

  1. how to select the correct powered vehicle for the required activity

and how to carry out pre-start checks and adjustments

  1. how to mount and dismount the powered vehicle safely
  2. how to start and stop the powered vehicle safely
  3. the types of safety equipment that should be available
  4. the function of all controls and instruments on the powered vehicl

e you are using

  1. the correct use of warning signals and indicators
  2. the ways in which the powered vehicle should be operated and

manoeuvred, and how different weather, ground conditions and

types of terrain will affect the performance

  1. the capabilities and limitations of the powered vehicle and its

operator, and the factors that may affect safety and efficiency

  1. the types of hazards and obstacles that may be encountered

when operating a powered vehicle and how these should be

dealt with

  1. the sort of problems that may occur with the powered vehicle,

how to recognise them and the action to take

  1. the importance of carrying out routine checks and maintenance to

confirm that the powered vehicle remains safe and in good

working order

  1. the reasons why the powered vehicle should be left in the correct

condition for future use

  1. why it is important to maintain the safety and security of the

powered vehicle at all times

  1. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved

in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done

  1. the potential impact that your activities could have on the

environment and ways in which this can be minimised

  1. your responsibilities under relevant environmental and health and

safety legislation, codes of practice and business policies


Scope/range


Scope Performance


Scope Knowledge


Values


Behaviours


Skills


Glossary

Efficiency factors:

gears

hydraulics

tyre pressure

track condition

brakes

clutches

Ground conditions:

wet

dry

frost

ice

mud

loose ground

Instructions and specifications:

drawings/plans

schedules

method statements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

manufacturer's guidelines

customer requirements

verbal instructions

Operator environment:

seat

steering wheel

mirrors

seat belt

Powered vehicles include:

ATVs

four-wheel drives

quad bikes

sit-astrides

mules


Links To Other NOS

• skid-steers
• bob-cats
Terrain:




hard surfaces
soft surfaces
uneven surfaces
slopes
LANCS59 Prepare and operate a powered vehicle with attachments
LANCS7 Prepare and operate a tractor


External Links


Version Number

20

Indicative Review Date

31 Jan 2024

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

lancs9

Relevant Occupations

Farmer, General Farm Worker, Greenkeeper, Groundsman, Arboriculture and forestry

SOC Code

5119

Keywords

Atv; Four wheel drive; Quad bike; Sit astride; Mule; Skid steer; Bob cat