NPORS Agricultural Tractor

Course Structure

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry

• and their responsibilities as an operator

• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular

• machine to be used

• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their

• functions

• Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

• Set up exclusion zone

• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and

• legislative requirements

• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use

• Prepare the agricultural tractor for use

• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

• Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation

• Operate machinery safely and efficiently

• Environmental considerations

• Storage and transport of implements and attachments

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for

• machine transportation

• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures