Price

£70 NPTC Assessment

Price Includes

Access to Machine, Lunch

Course Duration

• 5 Days - Novice Operators with Loader option
• 4 Days - Novice Operators tractor only
• 3 Days - Semi Experienced Operators with Loader option
• 2 Days - Experienced Operators with Loader Option
• 1 Day - Correct bad habits and Assessment Content

Qualification Achieved

NPTC / City & Guilds, LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN TRACTOR OPERATION (MO1&MO1A)

Training Method

Practical training with knowledge delivered through course notes.

Aims of the Course

To ensure the candidate is competent in the safe handling of an agricultural tractor.

Who is the Course for

Anybody operating an agricultural tractor and needs to prove competence in the handling of these potentially dangerous machines. This can include agriculture, horticulture, equine, utility companies, forestry, amenity etc.

Course Content

• Legal and statutory legislation related to agricultural tractors
• Pre-start checks and routine maintenance
• Recognise instrument readings and operate all the controls
• Inspect vehicle and comment on serviceability
• Operate the machine with:-
  - Heavily loaded trailers
  - Mounted implements
  - Up Down and across slopes
  - Handle on rough terrain
  - Hitch to a trailer and three point linkage
  - Safe attachment and use of P.T.O.
  Trailer reversing
• Optional Loader Operation
  Load and unload safely with a loader
  Manoeuvre in a confined space
  Operate at different working heights
  What to bring
• Overalls, rigger gloves and appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather

Progression to

Forklift Truck, Machine Maintenance, CPCS

Number of Candidates

2 - 4