Course overview
Tractor drivers aged 13 and over but beneath the normal working age with some experience of the operation and daily use of a tractor.This course enables attendees to:
To identify the risks involved with the use of tractors and implementsEnter and leave the cab safelyUnderstand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentationUnderstand the function of all controlsUnderstand the hazards associated with some controlsStart and stop the engine in a safe mannerBe competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse directionLeave the tractor in a safe stateUnderstand reasons for daily checksCompetently 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 stateAttach a mounted implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction with a mounted implementAttach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction with a trailed implementLeave unattached implements in a safe stateCourse ContentInitial introductionPreventing AccidentsDriving the tractorLearning the ControlsMounted implementsUse of automatic hitching systemsTrailed implementsRecap and Conclusion
