Course Duration
Days: 1 – 6 (last day for CPCS testing)

Attendees
1 – 4 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Fit PTO shaft and secure shaft guards.
• Perform daily checks.
• Safely enter and leave cab.
• Understand instruments and controls.
• Control tractor in forward and reverse directions.
• Control tractor in forward and reverse directions, with trailer or implements.
• Attach and detach implements and PTO shafts between implement and tractor.
• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under relevant legislation.
• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice 

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation
• Undulating ground
• Pre-start inspections/maintenance
• Accident prevention
• Operating/turning on inclines
• CPCS Theory Test Preparation
• Driving the tractor
• Use of PTO shafts
• Learning controls
• Mounted implements
• Use of hitching systems
• Reversing the tractor with trailer 

Certification
CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
Luddon Construction Ltd Theory and Practical Certificate for in-house courses.

Refresher Period
The CPCS Trained Operator Card is not renewable (see follow-on courses below).
Agricultural Tractor Refresher Course after 3 years for in-house courses.

Any Other Relevant Information
Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Testing is carried out to CPCS standards by CPCS Approved Testers. CPCS testing consists of passing a Health, Safety and Environment test, then a CPCS Theory Test followed by a CPCS Practical Test. All tests may be monitored by CPCS. 

Recommended Follow-On Courses
CPCS require that a Vocational Qualification (VQ) in Plant Operations (level 2) on Agricultural Tractor is achieved within 2 years of gaining CPCS Trained Operator Card. A CPCS Competent Operator Card, for this category, can be applied for upon achievement of the relevant VQ. The CPCS Competent Operator Card is valid for 5 years and is renewable.