As with all machinery, operating and looking after a combi tractor mower safely and efficiently is
absolutely vital. This course is appropriate for your operatives if they are using tractor and mower combinations, such as an Aebi Terratrac or a standard tractor with trailed/mounted mower.
This course is run at your site using your equipment. The duration will depend upon the learners’ experience and the machinery in use. Our experienced instructors cater for novices and also for experienced users who require their skills to be verified with certification.
Experienced instructors guide learners through the theory with an emphasis on safety awareness and risk assessment, then it is time to get behind the wheel to learn to use the machinery safely and with confidence.
By the end of the course learners will be able to;
- Understand the main causes of accidents involving tractors and mowers
- Identify the risks associated with their use
- Elect appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Identify and understand the function of all instruments and controls
- Carry out daily checks as indicated in the operator’s handbook
- Carry out pre-start checks
- Identify and report any faults
- Perform after-use maintenance
- Be aware of different cutting mechanisms available
- Set up and adjust the cutting mechanism to achieve the required standard
- Understand requirements for travelling on the public highway
- Be able to load and transport the machine (if appropriate)
- Recognise the safe working environment for tractor and mower combinations on typical ground surface conditions
- Assess the suitability of any ground before driving over it
- Perform adjustments to a tractor and mower combination to increase its safety
- Operate the machine in a safe and competent manner on varied terrain suitable to the equipment used
This is an integrated training and assessment course. Upon successful completion learners will receive a Lantra Awards Certificate of Competence.
