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AHCMOM216 – Operate side-by-side vehicles

Agricultural & Rural

Build safe operating skills for side-by-side vehicles, including pre-start checks, rollover prevention, terrain management and safe shutdown.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to operate side-by-side vehicles (SSVs) safely in line with workplace procedures. Participants learn to plan tasks, conduct pre-operational checks, identify hazards, apply safe driving techniques and manage stability across varied terrain. Training is practical and focuses on vehicle control, safe loading, speed selection, route planning and safe parking and shutdown processes.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow up to 1 day, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

AHCMOM216 – Operate side-by-side vehicles


Who This Course Is For

Suitable for workers who use SSVs in agriculture, land management, parks and reserves, rural operations, maintenance and field-based roles.

Course Details

Delivery ModeFace to face
National RecognisedYes
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Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Participants must meet workplace authorisation and site requirements where applicable.
Language, literacy and numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: Suitable PPE is required for practical driving activities. A device with internet access is required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical driving activities relevant to the unit outcomes, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical demonstration of safe SSV operation, hazard controls, stability management and required reporting aligned to the unit outcomes.

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for AHCMOM216 – Operate side-by-side vehicles. A valid USI is required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.