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NPTC Level 2 Certificate Of Competence in Tractor Driving & Related Operations 0014-31 (3 Days)

  • 2

    Level
    Level 2

  • Start Date
    Multiple - see below

  • Venue
    Easton College campus

  • Course Code
    H0422

Start Dates

  • Monday 18th November 2024, Part Time
  • Monday 18th November 2024, Part Time
  • Wednesday 19th March 2025, Part Time
  • Wednesday 19th March 2025, Part Time

Summary

Develop your tractor driving abilities to the level required for the National Proficiency Test Council with our NPTC Novice Tractor Driver course.
This course is for individuals who operate tractors and ancillary machinery as part of their work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, landscaping or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to prepare and operate a tractor and attachments safely and to industry standards inline with current legislation.

You MUST have experience in operating tractors/some experience with attachments to enrol on this course, please get in touch if you would like to check your suitability before booking. If you do not have the correct background experience for this course, you may require our other 3 day tractor course, for additional training before your assessment.

This is a specialist qualification demonstrating that you can safely operate a tractor to a recognised level of competency. It covers the following;

  • Safe driving of a tractor
  • Pre-use maintenance
  • Safety Checks
  • Recognition of controls and instruments
    ( This course done not include the optional unit that covers the use of a tractor fitted with a front-end loader)
    The assessment is carried out independently from the course and will involve verbal questioning and practical tasks. The test covers the use of the tractor in a range of situations;
  • Driving safely and correctly around a suitable course, including reversing with a trailer
  • Attaching 3point linkage and Power Take Off (PTO) driven attachments
  • Trailer hitching

Safe operational skills are key to efficient use, good work practice and preventing accidents this is beneficial to business as it helps prevent less machinery damage or downtime.
This course is 3 days

Entry Requirements

This qualification is suitable for those over the age of 16 who have some tractor operating skills and experience. Please let us know a brief description of your tractor driving experience upon booking.

You MUST have experience in operating tractors/some experience with attachments to enrol on this course, please get in touch if you would like to check your suitability before booking. If you do not have the correct background experience for this course, you may require our other 3 day course for additional training before your assessment.

Assessment

The assessment is carried out by NPTC and leads to the City and Guilds Level 2 Award 0014-31 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations. Assessment is not carried out on the same day as your training, this will be arranged with NPTC on a separate date when your training has been completed.

Fees

Monday 18th November 2024, Part Time

£635.00

Monday 18th November 2024, Part Time

£635.00

Wednesday 19th March 2025, Part Time

£635.00

Wednesday 19th March 2025, Part Time

£635.00

Where Next?

Book Online for NPTC Level 2 Certificate Of Competence in Tractor Driving & Related Operations 0014-31 (3 Days)