NPTC L2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations 0014-31 (2 Day Course)

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 2 days