2-Day PITO Tractor Operation Course
Learn the theory of operating a tractor in the primary industry with this 2-day tractor operation course in Waikato.
Course Overview:
The tractor is an essential piece of machinery for so many businesses and operating it safely and efficiently is vital. Primary ITO's Micro-credential confirms operators' skill levels and awareness of legal requirements through completion of the unit standards.
If you are a confident operator, in the cab mulitple times a week, then attending our two-day tractor operator micro credential course will provide you with the knowledge required to achieve the outcomes required for theory-based united standards in our classroom environment
Course Outcomes:
- Health and safety requirements when operating tractors
- NZ road rules and regulations
- Hazard identification and control measures
- Reporting and/or recording accidents or near misses
- Identify legal requirements for tractor use
- Perform pre-start check
- Identification of standard controls and functions
- Attach and detach a 3-point mounted power take off driven implement
- Safe practice in using attachments, trailer and the PTO
- Understand factors that affect tractor stability and dynamics and how it can change with attached implements and tasks
Course Details
Industry Training Micro-Credential: Operate a Tractor in the Primary Industry
Fees: POA
Suitable for: Moderatly experienced operators
Level: 2&3
Mode: Classroom Based Theory
Credits: 16
Duration: 2 Days on site learning, 8:30am-4pm
Requirements: 10 hour log book must be completed before attending the course
Equipment required: Sensible clothing for all-weather training, steel capped boots
Register your interest
Due to eligibility requirements online registration is not available for Primary ITO courses. Please contact us for available dates.
Unit standards covered:
19044 - Demonstrate knowledge of the legal requirements and hazards associated with tractor use
31914 - Attach and detach a power take off driven 3-point linkage mounted implement to a basic tractor under limited supervision
31913 - Operate a basic tractor on flat terrain under close supervision
24538 - Demonstrate knowledge of tractor stability and the dynamics of tractors and attached implements
24539 - Maintain and use a power take off driven implement attached to a tractor under limited supervision
"They really give you the tools to operate a tractor safely. Can’t think of any other place that gets you or your employees up to speed with tractor driving. Great tutors with amazing amount of patience."
Jack Farmer
Farm employee
Agricultural Vehicle Operator Training New Zealand. We are the Waikato’s most recognised agricultural vehicle training provider.
COMPANY
CONTACT DETAILS
213B Gower Road, Taupiri, Waikato
Phone us: 021 136 9954
Email us: grant.wilson@agdrive.co.nz
