This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as a theory session at the Epping campus.

Topics:

  • Introduction to subject and assessment method
  • Basic description on types of tractors available
  • Tractors safety including legislation and video
  • Look over basic components and safety features of tractors
  • Perform pre-start checks
  • Routine safety checks
  • Mechanical hazards
  • Tractor operation
  • Attach equipment
  • Operate tractors in a range of different environments
  • Selection of equipment to match tractor performance
  • Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement fitted with remote hydraulics
  • Attach, operate and remove a PTO driven implement
  • Operate a tractor and implement in field conditions
  • Final tractor assessment


Key Outcome:
The safe operation with or without attached equipment and the application
of skills to safely utilise the various components and controls of tractors in
a given situation.

Resource requirements:
Sturdy warm clothing, workboots and a hat.

Campus Day Start Date Start Time End Time

Course Cancellation or Postponement

Courses with low enrolments may be cancelled or delayed. You will be notified of this 48 hours prior to course commencement.

Fees: $186

Sessions: 4

How to apply

  1. Download and print an enrolment form
  2. Fill in the enrolment form and send it to NMIT

Download Enrolment Form

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