Our two-day training course gives a good grounding for the next generation of tractor users in the Republic of Ireland
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.
Classroom and practical demonstration and assessment
Introduction
Overview in brief
By the end of the course, you'll know how to:
- Enter and leave the cab safely
- Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
- Understand the function of all controls
- Understand the hazards associated with some controls
- Understand reasons for daily checks
- Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling system and air intake of the engine
- Perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure it is in a safe road-going state
- Start and stop the engine in a safe manner
- Be competent in driving a tractor forwards and in reverse
- Leave the tractor in a safe 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
- Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on safe practice.
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 know how to:
- Enter and leave the cab safely
- Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
- Understand the function of all controls
- Understand the hazards associated with some controls
- Understand reasons for daily checks
- Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling system and air intake of the engine
- Perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure it is in a safe road-going state
- Start and stop the engine in a safe manner
- Be competent in driving a tractor forwards and in reverse
- Leave the tractor in a safe 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
- Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on safe practice.
