Course Description
Develop proficiency in safely attaching, removing, and using three types of implements according to manufacturer specifications and weather conditions. Gain knowledge of tractor components, attachment features, and safe towing practices. Through practical training, become adept at modifying operating techniques, minimizing environmental impacts, and following workplace health and safety procedures. By course completion, you’ll be equipped to operate tractors on various surfaces, ensuring safe and efficient tractor operation while adhering to industry biosecurity protocols.
Course Outcome
AHCMOM317 Operate tractors with attachments
(Unit Release 1 – 19 Dec 2018)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, operate and maintain tractor operations with attached equipment.
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 with attachments under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
Vehicle must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for this course however students will need to meet the following entry requirements:
- AQF level II written and spoken English;
- Numeracy skills to meet the Foundation skills required for this unit of competency;
- Completion of a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment;
- General knowledge and practical skills gained through vocational experience in farming; and
- Access to a computer (device) and internet to complete the online training component.
Training Duration and Schedule
Students complete preliminary online learning in their own time and location prior to attendance on-site. The practical component is delivered over several days depending on the facilities and equipment available and specific learning outcomes. Please contact Orion Training for more information on the duration and schedule of the course.
Training Venue and Delivery Mode
Students complete work-related training and assessment activities in an appropriate training facility using a face a face approach with their trainer.
The courses are delivered throughout regions of Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Courses may take place at professional facilities where the required facilities and equipment are in place and available.
Student candidates will be offered a place in the nearest course to their locality or in their preferred location. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided via email.
Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this unit, the candidate must provide evidence that they can use safe working practices when operating tractors and fitting and using attachments on at least one occasion and has:
- identified hazards and risks associated with operating tractors and using attachments
- implemented safe working practices to minimise risks when fitting and using attachments
- carried out tractor pre-operational checks and maintenance including tagging defects
- driven and operated a tractor safely, including modifying operating technique to meet changing work conditions
- selected and safely attached, removed, tested and used one three point linkage, one power take off driven and one trailed implement according to manufacturer specifications and weather conditions
- used safe towing practices
- operated tractors on an incline and an off-road surface with and without attachments and implements
- carried out tractor shut down procedures
- minimised environmental impacts associated with tractor operation
- applied workplace health and safety procedures or safe tractor operation
- followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.
Training Cost
Course fees are structured based on the facility where the course is delivered. Please contact Orion for more information on fees in your location. Fees will be invoiced in advance and must be paid by the agreed party prior to the commencement of the course. Please refer to Orion Student Handbook for further information about payment terms, refunds and complaints and appeals policies.
Course Materials and Equipment
To complete the preliminary online activities, Students will need access to a computer and reliable internet. On-site training incorporates a comprehensive theoretical component. Orion will provide Students with learning and assessment materials to complete the theory and the written final assessment requirements.
Orion will provide all necessary training facilities and equipment to undertake the mandatory practical training and assessment activities
Ordinarily, Students are not required to provide any materials or equipment in order to undertake training and assessment. However, where a training venue stipulates a need for Students to bring a specific item, Students will be notified prior to the scheduled start date.
Student Handbook
