Tractor Driving
Course Aims ?
? Entering and leaving the cab safely
? Understanding the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
? Understanding the function of all controls
? Understanding the hazards associated with some controls
? Starting and stopping the engine in a safe manner
? Be competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse direction
? Leaving the tractor in a safe state
? Understanding the reasons for daily checks
? 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 with a mounted implement
? Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction with a trailed implement
? 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
? Plan field work in relation to field shape and type of operation
Max No of Candidates ? 6
Course Duration ? 1-5 Days (depending on experience)
Awarding Body ? NPORS or LANTRA
Tractor Driving (13-16 year olds)
Course Aims ?
? 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
? 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
? understand reasons for daily checks
? 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 with a mounted implement
? attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction with a trailed implement
? leave unattached implements in a safe state
? plan field work in relation to field shape and type of operation
Max No of Candidates ? 3
Course Duration ? 2 Days
Certification ? Certificate of Attendance