Tractor training for 13-15 year olds
We believe in encouraging the next generation to become interested in farming. We have been hosting LANTRA Tractor training courses for 13-15 year olds on our farm. These take place over 2 days, usually a full weekend.
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You'll be able to use the tractor safely and with confidence. The key fundamentals of driving and loading are covered.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Mount and dismount safely
Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
Understand the function of all controls
Understand the hazards associated with using controls
Understand the reasons for daily checks
Start and stop the engine in a safe manner
Be competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse direction
Leave the tractor in a safe state
Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling and air intake of the engine
Perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure it is in a safe road-going state
Attach a mounted implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction
Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction
Leave unattached implements in a safe state.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
Mount and dismount safely
Understand the purpose and meaning of the instrumentation
Understand the function of all controls
Understand the hazards associated with using controls
Understand the reasons for daily checks
Start and stop the engine in a safe manner
Be competent in driving a tractor in a forward and reverse direction
Leave the tractor in a safe state
Competently perform checking of the lubrication, cooling and air intake of the engine
Perform basic lubrication of the tractor and ensure it is in a safe road-going state
Attach a mounted implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction
Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction
Leave unattached implements in a safe state.
