NPORS. Agricultural Tractor

Who is this course for?

Training is tailored to experience, with 3 days for novice operators, 2 days for experienced operators, ½ day for experienced worker assessment and 1 day for refresher training. Successful completion leads to the NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor qualification.

What you will learn?

• Understand the role and responsibilities of an agricultural tractor operator.
• Identify the tractor’s main components, controls and safety features.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions and recognised safe working practices.
• Carry out appropriate pre-use checks and identify potential defects.
• Prepare the tractor safely for operation and travel.
• Safely manoeuvre and operate the tractor across different ground conditions.
• Understand the safe use of attachments and associated equipment.
• Recognise hazards associated with slopes, uneven ground, pedestrians and other site activities.
• Apply appropriate safety procedures when carrying out agricultural and associated tasks.
• Complete correct shutdown, isolation and securing procedures.

Teaching and Assessment

Training is tailored to the delegate’s experience, with courses ranging from ½ day to 3 days. Training combines theoretical instruction with practical tractor operation and assessment, while experienced worker assessments are assessment-only.

What you get once complete.

On successful completion, delegates gain the NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor qualification.