Agricultural Tractor training.

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

-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