NPTC Tractor Driving Agricultural and Related Operations
About
If you use a tractor, this qualification will help you prove your ability as part of your work in agriculture, horticulture or other industries.
Start
Courses run throughout the year
Duration
2 days plus 3 hours for assessment
Location
Pencoed Campus
Fees
£350 + VAT
Overview & Modules
The course covers safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance, safety checks and recognition of controls and instruments.
The test also covers the use of the tractor in a range of situations: driving safely and correctly around a suitable course (including reversing with a trailer), trailer hitching, attaching 3-point linkage and Power Take Off (PTO) driven attachments. There is an optional unit which covers the use of a tractor fitted with a front-end loader.
How will I be assessed?
A 3 hour assessment with an external examiner taken at Pencoed Campus
Entry requirements
The minimum age limit for candidates taking this qualification is 16 years. This does not replace any legal requirement for a driving licence.
Continue your studies
Enhance your skill set with:
- Safe use of pesticides
- Tractor mounted spraying
- Chainsaw maintenance & operation
- Safe use of brushcutter & strimmer
- Safe use of wood chippers
