N601 - Agricultural Tractor
Course Introduction
The NPORS N601 – Agricultural Tractor course, focused on Agriculture Tractor operations, equips participants with essential knowledge and skills required for safe and efficient tractor usage in agricultural settings. In this comprehensive program, students learn various critical aspects to ensure the tractor’s optimal performance and safety during operation.
One of the key components of the course is tractor preparation. Participants gain expertise in inspecting and preparing the agricultural tractor for use. This includes understanding the tractor’s components, checking for mechanical issues, and ensuring it is in safe working condition. Proper maintenance and inspection are fundamental to ensure safe and efficient tractor operation.
Attachment and trailer handling are another vital part of the course. Students learn how to securely attach and set up trailers, mounted equipment, and PTO (Power Take-Off) drives. This knowledge is crucial for agricultural tasks, as improper attachment can lead to accidents and damage.
Safety is paramount throughout the training. Participants are taught how to operate machinery safely and efficiently. This involves understanding tractor controls, driving techniques, and best practices to prevent accidents and injuries. Emphasis is placed on risk assessment and mitigation, ensuring that operators are well-prepared to handle potential challenges in the field.
Course Information
- 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 requirement
- 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
Those who are required to operate an Agricultural Tractor within an Agricultural environment.
Delegate Requirements – Delegates should be physically fit, in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness. It is, however, desirable (but not mandatory) that applicants should be literate and have had driving experience as an indication of dexterity
Novice – This course is designed for the complete Novice delegate.
Experienced – Delegates must have used the equipment in a range of operations for a minimum of 3 months.
Refresher – Delegates must have already attended a course and have valid proof in the form of certification.
Experienced Worker Test (EWA) – Delegates must have used the equipment in a range of operations for a minimum of 2 years.
NPORS – National Plant Operators Registration Scheme
Founded in 1992, NPORS was formed to challenge the status quo within the construction industry and we are as dedicated to the goal of ensuring standards today as the day it all began.
NPORS stands firm on the principles it was founded on; supporting industry, regulated training and testing, consistent improvement, equal opportunities and transparency about how we work. Since it’s beginnings, NPORS has continued to progress to be a trusted and recognised name in the industry, offering employers a credible training alternative.
All delegates who attend our NPORS accredited course will receive an NPORS ID Card and Registration.
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This course is approved for CITB Levy Funding.
We are a CITB Approved Training Organisation and will process your levy payment if you are a registered company.
