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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
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
Wollongbar 15th Aug 2012

Location
Wollongbar Primary Industries Institute
1243 Bruxner Hwy
Wollongbar NSW 2477
Wollongbar

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

Extra details for this date
Registration Close Date - 8th August 2012
Course Cost - $490 GST Free

or call Cassie Gardiner/Julie Chapman on 02 6763 1276/02 6763 1285

course date
Wagga Wagga 29th Aug 2012

Location

Wagga Wagga

When
29th Aug 2012 8:30am - 30th Aug 2012 4:30pm

Extra details for this date

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

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
Tamworth 17th Oct 2012

Location
TAI Tamworth
4 Marsden Park Road
Calala
Tamworth

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

Extra details for this date
Registration close date - 10 October 2012
Course fee - $490 gst free.

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

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