Instil expertise in the next generation with our two-day tractor driving course.
At a glance…
Training (Only)
The expected duration for the course is two days however, please note this may vary according to factors such as level of experience, modules or attachments selected, or the ratio of Instructors to Learners.
Training (Only)
Introduction
Overview in brief
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 it 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.
Our course is suitable for all younger tractor drivers who are either new or have some experience in driving tractors in the agriculture, amenity, forestry, industrial and horticulture industries.
Please note you will need written consent from a parent or guardian to be eligible for this course.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
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 it 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.
