Students take part in an interactive and engaging learning environment that explores all the safety features and capabilities of the Fat Truck®. The program provides comprehensive instruction on daily and pre-operational maintenance, environmental safety and protection, as well as responsible land stewardship.

Students are instructed on how to perform a comprehensive pre-drive inspection, routine maintenance, and proper end-of-shift shutdown procedures. Safety protocols and preventive maintenance practices are both taught and evaluated to ensure understanding and compliance.

Students are instructed on how to perform a comprehensive pre-drive inspection, routine maintenance, and proper end-of-shift shutdown procedures. Safety protocols and preventive maintenance practices are both taught and evaluated to ensure understanding and compliance.

Students are then introduced to real-world off-road conditions, where they navigate trails, mud, and both steep inclines and declines. These hands-on experiences build their confidence and prepare them for the next phase of training.

Students are immersed in demanding off-road conditions, including thick mud (gumbo), muck, muskeg, swamps, ponds, and water crossings. With an instructor right beside them, they are challenged to confidently navigate each environment.

Upon completion of both the theory and practical examinations, successful students are awarded a professionally signed certificate. All student records are securely stored and protected within the NORCAT database.