Agricultural Tractor – N601

Course Objectives

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions  Set up exclusion zone Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use Prepare the agricultural tractor for use Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation Operate machinery safely and efficiently Environmental considerations Storage and transport of implements and attachments Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures