Tractor Driving 13-15 Years Old

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Instil expertise in the next generation with our two-day tractor driving course.

Tractor Driving 13-15 Years Old

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

Instil expertise in the next generation with our two-day tractor driving course.

Overview in brief

Rural industry has a long and proud tradition of giving young workers the opportunity to learn on the job. Operating tractors is a classic example of that. Using agricultural machinery involves an element of danger, and tractors are no exception. Our course enables younger workers to develop or expand on the skills and knowledge required to operate a tractor safely and competently

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Who should attend?

What will be covered?

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.