- Location: Unit 2, Purcellsinch Business Park Dublin Road Kilkenny Co. Kilkenny Republic of Ireland
- Duration: 5 Days
Course details
This programme has been designed to enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a tractor in compliance with all the recommended standards including the European Union (EU) and Irish Legislations along with the good faming practices. On completion Participants will be able to understand all the health and safety issues surrounding tractor operation while being able to carry out routine pre-starting checks correctly, will be able to drive a tractor and effectively operated all associated equipment including trailed equipment, three point linkage and front loaders. Please note that on order to complete this programme you will be required to complete 220 hour work experience on a tractor, all learning outcomes will need to meet within a farm setting, failure to do so will result in a failure of award.
Credit Value
- 30 Credits
Progression
- Agriculture 5M2373
Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements
- A learner seeking entry to a programme leading to awards at level 5 does not need a previous formal qualification. HCT would highly recommend that that learners have achieved some certification at Level 4 or have relevant work/life experience.
Certification
- Tractor Operations FETAC Level 5
Assessment
- 75% Skills Demonstration, 15% Exam, 10% Learner Record
Programme Content
- Legal Requirements
- Safe and Efficient tractor operations
- Interpret Safety decals, tractor controls and instrument panels appropriate to a range of work situations
- Prestarts checks specified in the operators manual
- Driving a tractor
- Drive a tractor with a trailed hydraulic coupled implement
- Load materials using a tractor front end loader
Course Location
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