ARGO OPERATORS COURSE

This course provides general safety, operation, inspection and maintence practices for ARGO use. Upon successful completion individuals will receive an Canada Safety Council Certificate.

ARGO COURSE DESCRIPTION

The ARGO Operators is a one-day program designed to train the operator in the safe and efficient use of an ARGO vehicle. The course includes both classroom and practical training, with the greatest emphasis on operational skills. The ARGO Student courses are nationally recognized for the benefit of both industrial and recreational ATV operators.

You will be registered with the Canada Safety Council and receive an ATV certificate and registration number. Topics included operator responsibilities, safety equipment, inspection and maintenance. So, not only will you enjoy the day, but you will build confidence in your own riding ability and the ability to handle your machine.
 
Course identifies the responsibilities of ARGO operator as governed by the Alberta Government Occupational Health and Safety Code (Part 19), Traffic Safety Act, Off-Highway Vehicle Regulation. Completion of this course has become mandatory in many major companies for employees and sub-contracted personnel who use an ARGO on the job site.

CONTENT

• Learn the basic maintenance and useful tips for your ARGO including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Learn to recognize hazards and reduce risks when riding.
• Provincial / Municipal road requirements along with Traffic Safety Act Laws
• Open discussion
• Safe riding practices and strategies, pre-ride inspections, traversing, turns, loading and transporting, carrying heavy loads.
• The lessons include starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving, and riding over obstacles.

PROGRAM LENGTH

• Hours in Class: 8 approx (outdoors instruction)
• Class Size: max 8 per day
• Certification: 3 years from date of issue

TARGET GROUP / PARTICIPANTS:

Oil and gas employees, foresters, emergency medical technicians, adventure travel companies, seismic and survey crews, ranchers, police and recreational users. Which means our instructors can bring the course to you and your site.

DATES

Edmonton course's are offered once a week all year round. You also have choices to pick another date or location within Alberta or Western Canada. If there is date you wish give us a call. Short notice courses can usually be arranged. EQUIPMENT/LODGING, ETC.
We have ARGO's, helmets, gloves, goggles, etc all available upon request. Hotels, meals, etc can also be arranged.