Tractor Driving (16+)

Course Description

The tractor is an essential piece of machinery for so many businesses and operating it safely and efficiently is absolutely vital. Whether you are an experienced hand or just starting out, this course will steer you through the entire tractor driving process, ensuring you are confident, competent and aware of all relevant legal and safety requirements. Learning outcomes include: performing a risk assessment; mounting and dismounting safely; understanding the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation; understanding the function and hazards of all controls; understanding the reasons for daily checks; starting and stopping the engine safely; driving a tractor competently in a forward and reverse direction; leaving the tractor in a safe state; performing daily checks including lubrication, cooling and air intake; attaching mounted and trailed implements and manoeuvring with them; leaving unattached implements in a safe state; correctly attaching a PTO shaft and guards; assessing the minimum turning circle and PTO shaft angle; and carrying out basic operations using a tractor mounted front-end loader. Course sessions cover: health and safety legislation; controls and pre-start checks; operating the tractor; manoeuvring; mounted implements and trailed machines; PTOs; and tractor mounted front-end loader. Suitable for those working in agriculture, horticulture, amenity, forestry and industrial industries. The duration of the course ranges from one to four days depending on the experience of candidates. On successful completion you will receive a Lantra Awards certificate of training.