This two-day face-to-face course provides practical training and assessment in the safe and competent operation of a tractor fitted with arm mounted cutting equipment. Training takes place on the learner’s farm and can be undertaken using either the learner’s own suitable equipment or equipment provided for the course.

Learners will cover pre-use checks, tractor and cutting equipment controls and safety features, correct attachment and preparation of the equipment, safe starting and stopping, positioning and manoeuvring the tractor, operating the cutting equipment safely, maintaining stability, identifying hazards and risks, and following safe working practices.

Practical training and assessment will develop the skills required to operate a tractor and arm mounted cutting equipment safely and effectively in an agricultural working environment.

Learners must be registered with the current Farming Connect programme, have access to the Skills Hub using their RPW Online One Login, and have completed their Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Learners must complete the mandatory Health and Safety – Risk Management in Forestry and Farming e-learning module before attending the course.

Learners should have appropriate tractor driving skills and experience to undertake practical training using arm mounted cutting equipment. Where the learner’s own equipment is used, a suitable tractor and arm mounted cutting equipment in safe working condition must be available.

Lantra Certificate of Training – Tractor Driving with Arm Mounted Cutting Equipment.

Learners may wish to progress to further tractor and agricultural machinery training, including Tractor Driving, Tractor Driving – Front End Loader, Tractor Driving on Slopes, or other specialist tractor courses.

Learners may also progress to other machinery training such as Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Truck, Counter Balance Forklift truck, Sit-Astride ATV's including Loads and Trailed Equipment, or Sit-in ATV Conventional Steered. Further training can be selected according to the machinery, attachments and activities required for the learner’s work.

Learners should wear suitable clothing, sturdy footwear and the appropriate PPE for practical tractor and arm mounted cutting equipment training and assessment. Where the learner’s own equipment is used, they will need access to a suitable tractor and arm mounted cutting equipment in safe working condition. Any specific PPE, identification, equipment or course materials required will be confirmed before the course.