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
Epping Wed 05/05/2010

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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