Course Overview
This course is designed for individuals who require the knowledge and practical skills to operate an Agricultural Tractor.
Course Objectives
Participants will develop competency in the following areas:
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry
- and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular
- machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their
- functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Set up exclusion zone
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and
- legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use
- Prepare the agricultural tractor for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for
- machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
Duration
1 – 3 days depending on experience
Maximum Delegates
3 novice or 4 Exp Tests
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates