The better you know how to operate and maintain a tractor, the safer and more productive your farm will be. Learn about how to set up tractors for your business, become familiar with the controls of tractors, and learn how tractors affect biosecurity.
Discuss training options with a course coordinator:
| Location: | Statewide |
| Course duration: | 2 days |
| Start date: | Multiple intakes |
| Number of units: | 1 |
| Indicative fees: | Operate and maintain tractors (Level 2) $580 Tractors with attachments (Level 3) $640 Tractors with attachments and FEL operations (Level 3 and Level 2) $680 |
| Accredited Course: | Yes |
You may be eligible for funding. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.
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There are no entry requirements for this course.
These courses are mapped to national unit of competencies. Discuss with course coordinator.
Operate and maintain tractors (Level 2):
Operate tractors with attachments (Level 3):
Operate tractors with attachments and FEL operations (Level 3, Level 2):
For information on students rights and responsibilities, and the Tocal College Code of Practice see Industry qualification student policies.
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