NPTC –tractor & flail training – GS034
Course Overview
This course is designed for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to use `Tractor & Flail` equipment, due to the nature of this course group sizes are restricted to a maximum of 2 people.
Course Aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council employees who are required to use `Tractor & Flail` equipment are aware of the legal implications, Lancashire County Council policies and procedures and hazards associated with using `Tractor & Flail` equipment.
Learning Objectives & Equipment Required
- Provide information on the legal responsibilities Lancashire County Council polices & procedures & risk assessments.
- Health and safety legislation
- Controls
- Pre-start checks
- Operation the tractor
- Manoeuvring
- Mounted implements
- Trailed machines
- PTOs
- Tractor mounted front-end loader
Learning Outcomes
(To complete city and Guilds qualification a Trailer needs to be used as part of the training and the assessment)
- Safe area for driving practice, excluded to other staff, vehicles and general public
- Tractor in clean and safe working condition for the operating practice
- Handbook for tractor (if available)
- Implements used in normal work procedures
- First Aid box
- Instructions for tutor showing location of nearest telephone, hospital (A&E), and company/site emergency procedures in case of fire.
- Create a safe working environment & compliance with legislation and Lancashire County Council polices /procedures.
- Understand the importance of carrying out pre-use checks on all `Tractor & Flail` equipment and any related hazards when equipment is faulty/defective.
- Competency in being able to demonstrate the correct pre-use checks and operate safely in the workplace.
- Reducing risk of injury to operator and third parties and equipment damage prevention.
NB. If you are providing facilities or equipment, please ensure that the requirements under the Health & Safety at work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations are met.
Learning Methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation and demonstration will be used with a focus on individual and group participation.
Course duration
7 hours excluding any breaks
2 places maximum