Tractor Driving

Who is the course designed for?

This two-day course is designed for anyone who drives a tractor with or without implements as part of their work. It is designed to help tractor drivers carry out their work safely and will give trainees the confidence to become competent and safe operators when driving and handling a wheeled tractor. 

Course contents

• Pre-use safety checks
• Identify and explain the use of instruments and controls
• Demonstrate knowledge of potential hazards
• Drive a tractor and trailer
• Attach a PTO driven machine and fit a PTO shaft
• Identify factors to consider when cleaning and inspecting the tractor

Assessment on the above is mandatory, but operating a loader with a tractor is an additional, optional element.

Benefits

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify procedures for safe tractor driving
• Manoeuvre with different attachments
• Use a tractor-mounted loader
• Adjust, service, and carry out basic maintenance checks

Duration

This is a two-day course with an additional 1.5-hour assessment by an independent assessor.

Qualification

This training leads to an industry-recognised qualification from  Lantra.