NPTC Level 2 Award in Tractor Driving and Related Operations

A Level

In Durham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Durham

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Job opportunities after this course: This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the safe and competent operation of a tractor. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award in Tractor Driving and Related Operations. This qualification is essential for employment in the industry

Facilities

Location

Start date

Durham
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East Durham College, DH1 3SG

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements: You should have completed the College Certificate in Basic Tractor Driving or be a competent tractor driver

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Subjects

  • Tractor
  • Driving

Course programme


Overview of the course:

Once completed you will have gained the practical skills and knowledge to enable you to take a practical assessment. The assessment will be on the day following the completion of training


Topics:

1. General Health & Safety at Work HASWA (1974).
2. Daily maintenance requirements on tractors.
3. Identification and use of tractor controls
4. Pre-checks before starting a tractor
5. Starting and stopping procedures
6. Tractor Operation including:
- Use of gears
- Manoeuvring
- Reversing
- Hitching trailers
7. Safety implications of operating tractors on banks
8. Use of a fore end loader
9. Attaching a three point mounted implement

Additional information

Further study options after this course:
Additional practical units can be added to further industrial skills

NPTC Level 2 Award in Tractor Driving and Related Operations

Price on request