Novice Tractor Driver
Training
In Winchester
Description
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Type
Training
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Winchester
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Tractor
Course programme
COURSE OUTLINE
• Introduction
• Course aims
• Questionnaire - "How Safe Are You?"
• Video - Tractor Action - questions on each incident
• Basic checks on tractor including:
Maintenance and safety
• Understanding the controls
• Basic Driving -
- Starting
- Stopping
- Speed control
- Manoeuvring - forwards and reverse
• Hitching trailers and trailed implements
• Connecting hydraulic equipment
• Driving with a trailer
• Hitching -
- Three point implements
- Different systems
- Driving with mounted equipment
• Connecting PTO drives
• Using PTO driven equipment
• Recap - then put into practice
Extra Notes:
• Average day 9.30am - 4.30pm or until trainees are competent
(If competency is not reached further training will be needed)
• Maximum number of trainees 1 - 6 but 1 - 4 preferred
• For driving on slopes further training is required
Additional information
Novice Tractor Driver