level 2 certificate of competence in TRACTOR DRIVING and related operations (C&G NPTC) 001431

Course Overview:

Unit 201 – Tractor driving and related operations

Unit 202 – Operate a loader on a tractor

Tractors are extremely useful and versatile pieces of machinery that have great value across many different sectors. However, they have the potential to be very dangerous when in the hand of an inexperienced operator. To minimise the likelihood of accidents and to increase the effective use of a tractor relevant training must be taken. Even if you are an experienced tractor driver, updating your knowledge and skills is very important.

Our City & Guilds NPTC certificated course will ensure you finish the training being able to safely operate a tractor with confidence. Once successfully completed you will receive a certificate of competence and you’ll also have lots of hands-on experience behind the wheel.

Course Objectives:

1. Carry out a risk assessment
2. Safely enter and leave the cab
3. Understand the instrumentation
4. Understand all the controls
5. Know the hazards associated with the controls
6. Start and stop the engine in safely
7. Competent drive a tractor forward and reverse
8. Leave the tractor in a safe state
9. Undertake daily checks
10. Checking of the lubrication, cooling and air intake of the engine
11. Perform basic lubrication and ensure the tractor is in a safe state
12. Attach a mounted implement and undertake manoeuvres
13. Attach a trailed implement and manoeuvre in a forward and reverse direction
14. Leave unattached implements in a safe state
15. Correctly attach a PTO shaft between tractor and implement
16. Attach the PTO shaft guards correctly
17. Assess the minimum turning circle of the machine and the angle of the PTO shaft
18. Carry out basic operations using tractor mounted loader

Who Is This Course For?:

D J Gemmill’s City & Guilds NPTC tractor driving course is suitable for all tractor drivers, from novices to experienced drivers. It has been developed to accommodate people required to drive a tractor or those already driving a tractor in agriculture, amenity, forestry, industrial and horticulture industries. 

Location:

Training will take place at your premises using your own equipment, each course can accommodate up to 4 candidates.

Duration:

1 to 4 days depending on your requirements and level of experience.

Cost:

eg 1 day training for 4 up to candidates £755 + £95 vat = £850 (location may be subject to a mileage charge)

How to book:

Contact us for more information

Tractor Driving Course In Essex With D J Gemmill

D J Gemmill is a Lantra and City & Guilds NPTC approved training provider who operates across the Essex area. As a partner with a recognised training provider we’re in the best possible position to deliver best in class tractor driving training.

Our Lantra and City & Guilds NPTC approved courses enable you to gain your Certificate of Competence from a quality assured company at a location that fits with you. When looking for an approved training provider D J Gemmill believes you should choose one that is partnered with the largest recognised skills organisation in the UK. We have the expertise, knowledge, experience and backing to deliver approved Lantra and City & Guilds NPTC courses specific to your industry.

Our instructors, tutors and assessors have a huge amount of industry-specific experience and we only run classes with a small number of candidates. Ensuring you develop a level of understanding required to gain your certificate of competence and flourish in your chosen career is our priority.

Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us if you need any more information.