Tractor and Attachments
March 14, 2019 2019-04-26 9:28Tractor and Attachments
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This is a one-day training course on tractors and attachments e.g. Trailers, 3-point linkage systems, PTO and loader attachments
Who Should Attend?
Staff who will be operating tractors as part of their job.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Know the legislation and guidance applicable.
- Be aware of safe movement principles.
- Know how to couple and uncouple attachments.
- Be aware of hazards associated with tractor operations.
- Use the tractor and attachments without endangering themselves and others.
- List the steps to take effective maintenance.
Course Programme:
- Relative Legislation.
- Explanations of principle behind tractors.
- How to deal with loads and attachments.
- Overloading.
- General maintenance.
- Pre-use checks.
- Practical exercise and assessment of skills.
Training Methods:
Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, and flipchart discussions throughout the course. Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also provided and used. A practical exercise and assessment also take place.
Course Attendance:
- Maximum of 6 participants.
- One-day duration.
Certification:
Participants receive a KSTS certificate which is valid for three years.