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
"It’s a really good foundation course, even though we have previous tractor driving experience, we still learnt a lot.”
Max and Liam
Agricultural Vehicle Operator Training New Zealand. We are the Waikato’s largest agricultural vehicle training provider.
CONTACT DETAILS
213B Gower Road, Taupiri, Waikato
Phone us: 021 136 9954
Email us: grant.wilson@agdrive.co.nz
