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Safe tractor operation and maintenance - PROfarm course

Course details

Name: Safe tractor operation and maintenance
Description: This course for small area farmers and rural employees covers the safe operation of tractors with and without attachments and basic maintenance.
Cost: From $450 weekdays, or $525 weekend depending on location. GST-fre.
Course aims:
  • Safely operate tractors with or without attached equipment
  • Identify components, controls, checks, operation status
  • Set and secure equipment for operation
  • OHS Licensing and Legislation
Learning outcomes:
  • Prepare a tractor for operation (including routine checks)
  • Operate a tractor safely
  • Complete and check tractor operations (including shutdown procedures)
Length: 2 days
Course program/structure: Day 1
  • Hazard, risk and control options
  • Perform pre-start checks on unfamiliar tractor
  • Daily service a tractor
  • Perform weekly/50hr service on tractor
  • Drive a tractor (basic)

Day 2

  • Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement
  • Attach and remove a 3-point linkage implement
  • Attach and remove implement fitted with remote hydraulics
  • Attach, operate and remove PTO driven implement
  • Operate a tractor and implement in field condition
  • Remove attachments, park tractors and review course
Resources and method of delivery: Participants will be provided with a Tractor Operation and Maintenance Training Manual.

This practical course is delivered using a mixture of both indoor and outdoor instruction.

Accreditation: This course is mapped to the following national unit of competency, AHCMOM202A - Operate tractors.

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Contact us to register your interest in this course.

Other dates and locations are available on demand.

Current scheduled courses

course date
Tamworth 6th Mar 2012

Location
Tamworth Agricultural Institute
4 Marsden Park Road
Tamworth

When
6th Mar 2012 8:30am - 7th Mar 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 28 Feb 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Wagga Wagga 7th Mar 2012

Location

Wagga Wagga

When
7th Mar 2012 8:30am - 8th Mar 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kellie Goring on (02)69 512 775 or 1800 628 422

course date
Glen Innes 8th Mar 2012

Location
Glen Innes Agricultural Research & Advisory Station
444 Strathbogie Road
Glen Innes
Glen Innes

When
8th Mar 2012 8:30am - 9th Mar 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 1 Mar 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Camden/Menangle 17th Mar 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
17th Mar 2012 8:30am - 18th Mar 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Camden/Menangle 2nd Apr 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
2nd Apr 2012 8:30am - 3rd Apr 2012 4:00pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Narrabri 9th May 2012

Location
Australian Cotton Research Institute
21888 Kamilaroi Highway
Narrabri
Narrabri

When
9th May 2012 8:30am - 10th May 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 2 May 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 26th May 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
26th May 2012 8:30am - 27th May 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Grafton 20th Jun 2012

Location
Grafton Primary Industries Institute
Trenayr Road
Junction Hill
Grafton

When
20th Jun 2012 8:30am - 21st Jun 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 13 June 2012.

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 6763 1276/6763 1285

course date
Yanco 20th Jun 2012

Location

Yanco

When
20th Jun 2012 8:30am - 21st Jun 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kellie Goring on (02) 69 512 775 or 1800 628 422

course date
Camden/Menangle 7th Jul 2012

Location
Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute,
Woodbridge Road,
Menangle
Camden/Menangle

When
7th Jul 2012 8:30am - 8th Jul 2012 4:03pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on 02 4640 6333 or 0408 492 039 Maryke

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 21st Jul 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
21st Jul 2012 - 22nd Jul 2012

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 15th Sep 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
15th Sep 2012 8:30am - 16th Sep 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520

course date
Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland) 24th Nov 2012

Location

Tocal College, Paterson (near Maitland)

When
24th Nov 2012 8:30am - 25th Nov 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Kim Griffiths on (02) 4939 8881 (ph), 1800 025 520