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Tractor Operator Safety Syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

Tractors with Front and/or Rear Mounted Forks

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees -  - - 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) - - - 15 15 15
Experienced Course Length (hours) - - - 7.5 7.5 7.5
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) - - - 7.5 7.5 7.5

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • Dump trucks
  • 360º Excavators
  • Dumpers (Rigid)
  • Loading shovels
  • 180º Excavators
  • Skid Steer Loaders

NOTES

n/a

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To teach specific skills and related job safety knowledge to operators of tractors.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • Course induction and registration
  • Safety rules & rated capacities
  • Multi choice theory test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the machine
  • Control familiarisation & practice
  • Daily checks and refuelling procedures
  • Steering & approach to loads (practice)
  • Load handling (Front & Rear Fork Attachments)
  • Practical skill tests

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer.

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