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Home » Free Quad Bike Training For Farmers

Free Quad Bike Training For Farmers

May 11, 2017 By Maggi Barnard


Farmers in NSW will now receive free quad bike training to help reduce the number of deaths on rural properties across the state.

The NSW Government expanded a multi-million dollar education program that includes a free helmet for farmers who complete an approved training course. The helmet is worth around $120, and suitable for use while riding a quad bike. The changes represent a further saving to farmers of up to $230.

From 8th May, free training has been available through authorised Registered Training Organisations. SafeWork NSW has part- nered with Tocal College to deliver up to 100 training events in regional and remote areas across NSW. Previously, farmers attending an approved training course (costing up to $510) received a rebate of $310.

It comes in addition to existing safety rebates, which were doubled in March this year for farmers who want to buy a safer side-by-side farm vehicle, retrofit safety equipment to existing quad bikes, and/or buy an approved helmet.

Minister for Innovation and Better Regu- lation, Matthew Kean, said boosting training opportunities was vital. Over 200 people have taken up the training course to date.

“That’s why we’re rolling out a free train- ing package and a free helmet for those who access the training package, saving farmers up to $230 and making sure that they’re safe in the workplace,” said Minister for Innova- tion and Better Regulation, Matthew Kean.

Four people have been killed in quad bike accidents across the state so far this year, including a six-year-old girl.

Filed Under: Rural Round Up

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