This course is offered as a series of weekend workshops at NMIT's farm at Yan Yean as well as a theory session at the Epping campus.
Topics covered in this Introduction to Tractors course include:
* Introduction to subject and assessment method,
* Basic description on types of tractors available,
* Tractors safety including legislation and video,
* Look over basic components and safety features of tractors,
* Perform pre-start checks,
* Routine safety checks,
* Mechanical hazards,
* Tractor operation,
* Attach equipment,
* Operate tractors in a range of different environments,
* Selection of equipment to match tractor performance,
* Attach, reverse and remove a trailed implement fitted with remote hydraulics,
* Attach, operate and remove a PTO driven implement,
* Operate a tractor and implement in field conditions and
* Final tractor assessment.
Students should download the application form from NMIT's website, complete and email or post the form to NMIT.
The Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) offers a range of innovative, practical Vocational Education Training and Higher Education programmes.
The NMIT courses are designed and developed with industry participation to give the student the best employment outcome. Based across the northern region of Melbourne, NMIT has six metropolitan campuses, Preston, Collingwood, Epping, Fairfield, Greensborough and Heidelberg and a rural campus in Ararat.