Who Should Attend?

All personnel required to operate an Agricultural Tractor.

Duration:

4 Days, this depends on the number of candidates and the ratio of candidates / machines per Instructor. Foundation course includes 1 Day Module 2 Health & Safety Course.

Aim

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating an Agricultural Tractor.

Content

* An Introduction to the Construction Industry
* Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
* Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
* Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
* Other current relevant regulations
* Introduction to machine
* Pre – shift inspections
* Controls and instruments
* Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
* Use of the 3 Point Linkage
* Use of the Power Take Off
* Reversing the tractor with a trailer
* Loading and Un-loading
* The use of mounted implements

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions and accepted good practice.
* Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
* Control the tractor in forward and reverse directions.
* Attach and detach implements such as the Power Take Off.
* Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974  & other current relevant legislation.

Additional Information
Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.