This comprehensive course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to competently drive and operate a tractor. For many businesses, the tractor is an essential piece of machinery and operating it safely and efficiently is crucial.
This two-day course persists of both theory and practical aspects:
• Perform a risk assessment.
• Mount and dismount safely.
• Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation.
• Understand the function of all controls.
• Understand the hazards associated with using controls.
• Understand the reasons for daily checks.
• Start and stop the engine in a safe manner.
• Be competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse direction.
• Leave the tractor in a safe state.
• Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling, and air intake of the engine, perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure the tractor is in a safe road going state
• Attach a mounted implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction.
• Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction.
• Leave unattached implements in a safe state.
• Correctly attach a PTO shaft between tractor and implement.
• Attach the PTO shaft guards correctly.
• Assess the minimum turning circle of the machine and the angle of the PTO shaft.
• Carry out basic operations using tractor mounted loader.
This course is suitable for anybody with the need to operate an agricultural tractor. It is aimed at all delegates; whether you are a complete novice or require some refresher training.
Due to the nature of the training, a minimum level of fitness will be required to complete this course. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
This comprehensive course will provide delegates with the knowledge and practical skills required to competently drive and operate a tractor. For many businesses, the tractor is an essential piece of machinery and operating it safely and efficiently is crucial.
This two-day course persists of both theory and practical aspects:
• Perform a risk assessment.
• Mount and dismount safely.
• Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation.
• Understand the function of all controls.
• Understand the hazards associated with using controls.
• Understand the reasons for daily checks.
• Start and stop the engine in a safe manner.
• Be competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse direction.
• Leave the tractor in a safe state.
• Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling, and air intake of the engine, perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure the tractor is in a safe road going state
• Attach a mounted implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction.
• Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction.
• Leave unattached implements in a safe state.
• Correctly attach a PTO shaft between tractor and implement.
• Attach the PTO shaft guards correctly.
• Assess the minimum turning circle of the machine and the angle of the PTO shaft.
• Carry out basic operations using tractor mounted loader.
This course is suitable for anybody with the need to operate an agricultural tractor. It is aimed at all delegates; whether you are a complete novice or require some refresher training.
Due to the nature of the training, a minimum level of fitness will be required to complete this course. Whilst we would not want to disadvantage you as a learner it is an essential requirement.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Upon completion of this course, delegates will receive a LANTRA accredited certificate that does not expire. However, it is advised and is business best practice that delegates attend a refresher course every 5 years.
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