NZQA registered unit standard
27602 version 1
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Title
Ride a quad bike on flat terrain under close supervision
Level
1
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to
ride a quad bike under close supervision and ride a quad bike
on flat terrain under close supervision.
Classification
Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
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This unit standard is intended for people with minimal or no prior experience in quad
bike use. It is designed to assess the basic aspects of safe quad bike use in
preparation for workplace training in quad bike use. It is specifically designed for use
in schools or pre-entry type courses. Competence in this unit standard does not
indicate that a person is ready to use a quad bike in the workplace.
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Definitions
A quad bike (previously known as an ATV) is a vehicle with handlebars and
equipment that is principally designed for off-road use in a workplace and excludes
racing quad bikes or quad bikes modified for other purposes. A quad bike has the
following features – four wheels with low pressure tyres, engine capacity exceeding
90cc, gross weight of less than 1000kg. Most quad bikes have fixed rear axles and
thumb operated throttle controls.
Close supervision refers to the operation of a quad bike under the active supervision
of a supervisor who has the knowledge and experience to ensure that the rider is
safe at all times. For assessment, this supervisor must pre-plan the route for the
candidate.
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For the purposes of this unit standard, flat terrain is defined as class A and B land
under the Land Use Capability Classification, which comprises slopes between 0-7º.
More detail is available at http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/soil/luc/.
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Assessment
During assessment, manufacturer’s recommendations and legislative requirements
for the minimum age of a person driving a quad bike must be complied with.
Candidates must be wearing a helmet suitable for the activity that either complies
with the All Terrain Vehicle helmet standard (NZS 8600:2002) or is a motorcycle
helmet approved by New Zealand government regulation.
Assessment should consider the candidate’s attitude and behaviour while operating a
quad bike. Attitude and behaviour is defined as a willingness to comply with, and
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consistent awareness of, safety requirements and workplace procedures. Examples
include; wearing a helmet, operating the vehicle in a manner which minimises risk to
self and others, avoiding ‘no-go’ areas, not carrying inappropriate loads or
passengers, and following instructions regarding care and maintenance of vehicles.
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Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the – Land
Transport Act 1998, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and their
subsequent amendments.
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References
 NZ Transport Agency, Factsheet 19, All-terrain vehicles: registration, licensing and
safety, available from http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/factsheets.
 Guidelines for the Safe Use of Quad Bikes should be consulted and complied with.
These guidelines are available from http://www.dol.govt.nz.
 ACC booklet: Quad Bike Safety: Tips on how to stay safe. Available from
http://www.acc.co.nz/.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Prepare to ride a quad bike.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Vehicle check is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
and any problems reported to supervisor.
Range
vehicle check covers – tyres, wheels, brakes, controls, lights, oil,
fluids, fuel, freedom of movement of handlebars.
1.2
Personal protective equipment is worn that is appropriate to the situation in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.3
The pre-planned route is identified.
Outcome 2
Ride a quad bike on flat terrain under close supervision.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Quad bike is controlled at speeds appropriate to the conditions, traction is
maintained, and risk of damage to self, others, and property is minimised.
Range
2.2
Active riding techniques are demonstrated.
Range
2.3
steering, braking, gear selection, reversing.
weight transfer, balance, body position, head and eye position.
Quad bike is parked in a stable and safe manner.
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Planned review date
27602 version 1
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31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
21 June 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0052
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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