Operate tractors – AHCMOM202
Working with tractors is an inherently dangerous activity. The better you know how to operate and maintain a tractor, the safer and more productive you will be.
This course gives you the skills and knowledge to prepare for, operate and complete tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors. Learn how to set up tractors for your business, become familiar with the controls of tractors, and learn how tractors affect biosecurity.
- Course Overview
- Entry Requirements
- Course Outcomes
- Course Duration
- What to bring on the day
- Why do this course?
Course Overview
AHCMOM202 – Operate tractors
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, operate and complete tractor operations under general supervision in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors.
Working with tractors is an inherently dangerous activity. Individuals who work at this level must be thoroughly instructed in all health and safety in the workplace aspects of operating tractors. The tractor must also comply with relevant Australian standards for tractors.
The unit applies to individuals who operate tractors to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.
The course covers:
- Operating a tractor and the use of maintenance manuals
- Pre-operational checks and shut down procedures
- Attaching equipment, load limits and distinguishing characteristics of individual tractors
- Effects of varying surfaces and terrain
- Duty of care to self, others and the environment
- WHS and biosecurity procedures.
The nationally recognised qualification AHCMOM202 Operate tractors, is delivered under a third-party agreement by V.E.T. Centre (QLD) on behalf of All States Training RTO #32577.
All States Training RTO #32577 is the Registered Training Organisation that issues certification upon successful completion of the accredited course.
Entry Requirements
Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Course Outcomes
It is expected that participants should acquire knowledge, skill and understanding of the following areas:
- Prepare tractor for operation
- Operate tractor
- Complete tractor operation
Course Duration
This course takes between 1-2 days of face-to-face classroom and practical training/ assessment, depending on experience/ competence.
What to bring on the day
Each person will need to bring the following to each day of the course:
- Steel cap work boots
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Why do this course?
Operating tractors is a high-risk, potentially hazardous activity. Tractors are powerful machines used to make common tasks easier and faster to complete. They are safe when operated properly but can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
The greatest risk of injury from tractors comes from rollovers, runovers and moving parts. They are heavy vehicles and can crush people or animals.
- Tractors are top heavy which makes rollovers possible when they are on uneven and sloping ground.
- Some tractors can be started and will move without the driver in the seat or cab, putting the driver and others at risk of runovers.
- Tractors have many moving parts which can injure hands and feet and entangle clothing, causing serious injury or death.
This course is necessary for workers who use a tractor in the agriculture, horticulture and land management sectors and for anyone who owns or operates a tractor on their property.
