About this course

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.

These courses aim to develop knowledge and skills in:
  • Safely operating tractors with or without attached equipment
  • Selecting, attaching, removing, testing and using three-point linkages, power take off driven and trailed implements
  • Using safe towing practices
  • Operate tractor on incline and off-road surfaces
Essential requirements
  • Able to enter, exit, and safely operate a tractor, including reaching and using all pedals and controls
  • Good balance, coordination, and dexterity to control the tractor and attachments
  • Sufficient strength and stamina for operating controls over extended periods
  • Able to stay aware of surroundings and respond safely to hazards
  • Must not have conditions that compromise safety, such as uncontrolled health issues or poor coordination

At a glance:

Location: Any
Course duration: 2 days
Start date: Multiple intakes
Number of units: 1
Indicative fees: $885 GST Free

Fee free to eligible applicants
Accredited Course: Yes

Details

  • Prepare tractor for operation
  • Select, remove and fit attachments
  • Operate tractor
  • Complete and check tractor operation

$885 GST Free

Fee free to eligible applicants.

For more information contact a skills training coordinator in your area here

    Day 1

  • Hazard, risk and control options
  • Perform pre-start checks on unfamiliar tractor
  • Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement
  • Attach and remove a 3-point linkage implement
  • Attach and remove implement fitted with remote hydraulics
  • Attach, operate and remove PTO driven implement
  • Operate a tractor and implement in field condition

    • Day 2

  • Perform pre-start checks on unfamiliar tractor
  • Operate a tractor and implement in field condition
  • Remove attachments, park tractors and review course
  • review course

Please note: This program may vary due to weather requirements.

Participants must be 16 years old or over.

This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency:

AHCMOM317 Operate tractors with attachments.



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