Introduction to tractors for harvest operations

About this course

Thinking of working in grain harvest this season and need to learn basic tractor and machinery skills? Grain harvest workers need to safely operate and maintain sophisticated machinery and equipment while maintaining high standards of product hygiene. This hands-on, 3-day course is designed to assist people with no prior experience operating farm machinery to gain the basic skills required to commence supervised work operating and maintaining tractors and machinery to assist with harvest operations.

The course aims to develop knowledge and skills in:

basic tractor operation
the processes of grain harvest from the field to bulk storage
introduction to WHS on farm
basic operational principles of a tractor and chaser bin, combine harvester, grain cartage, handling and storage.

At a glance:

Location:	Statewide
Course duration:	3 days
Start date:	Multiple intakes
Number of units:	3
Indicative fees:	$1,190 GST-free. Nil to eligible applicants
Accredited Course:	Yes

Details

Prepare tractor for operation
Operate tractor
Complete tractor operation
Prepare basic machinery and equipment for use
Operate basic machinery and equipment
Check, clean and store basic machinery and equipment
Prepare for agricultural crop harvesting operations
Prepare harvesting machinery and vehicles for crop harvesting operations
Assist with harvesting of crops
Understanding the processes of grain harvest from the field to bulk storage

$1,190 GST-free

Nil to eligible applicants

You may be eligible for funding through the Smart and Skilled program. To find out whether you are eligible, contact a training coordinator in your area.

Day 1: Introduction to tractors

Basic training in tractor operation. (AHCMOM202 - Operate tractors)
Utilising industry relevant medium to large tractor and associated equipment
Daily service and maintenance; basics of machine cleaning
Trailed implement and PTO attachment
Basic awareness training in safe operation of a range of grain handling equipment

Day 2 and 3: Harvest Operations

Training in Tractor/Chaser bin operation in conjunction with Combine Harvester under field conditions.
Basic awareness training in safe operation of grain handling equipment such as “chaser bins”, augers, conveyors, elevators etc
Overview of the processes of grain harvest from the field to bulk storage
Introduction to the basic operational principles of a combine harvester, grain cartage, handling and storage.
Introduction to WHS and the hazards and risks relating to grain harvest operations. Fire safety (temperature, wind etc), sun safety, hydration
Grain handling using tractor powered equipment, storage, and handling of grain
Daily service and maintenance; basics of machine cleaning
Trailed implement and PTO attachment
Machinery maintenance, cleaning and hygiene issues when moving between fields and farms
Effective cleaning methods and practices