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NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor

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NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor

Course Information

The NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor course is designed to provide comprehensive training for individuals who will be operating agricultural tractors in various work environments. The course covers safety procedures, operational techniques, and practical skills needed to operate an agricultural tractor effectively and safely.

Who shouldattend?

The NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor course is ideal for anyone who intends to operate an agricultural tractor, including new operators, those who want to formalise their skills, or those looking to refresh their knowledge and obtain a NPORS Red Trained Operator Card.
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NPORS N601 Agricultural TractorCourse Aims

The NPORS N601 Agricultural Tractor Course aims to provide thorough practical and theoretical training in operating duties involving soil stabilisers to enable the candidate to competently and safely carry out the role and pass the NPORS Theory and Practical Tests.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Name and explain the purpose of principle plant components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
  • Conform with manufacturers requirements as per the operators handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
  • Undertake all pre-use checks
  • Configure and set for site and highway travel
  • Travel over rough, undulating ground, substantial inclines and level surfaces with mounted and trailed implements
  • Manoeuvre the plant equipment in confined spaces with trailed and mounted implements
  • Attach and set trailed implements ready for work
  • Attach and set mounted implements ready for work
  • Attach and set power take-off drives ready for work
  • Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
  • Operate a mounted or power-driven implement
  • Remove and store trailed and mounted implements
  • Carry out plant shut down and securing procedures
  • Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting

CITB Grants

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Please note: There is a cap on how many times an employer can claim a short-duration course achievement grant. Check the CITB website for information on the number of claims allowed based on your last levy return.

If a candidate has been granted a grant for a particular course in their lifetime, they will not be eligible for grant again for the same course unless it has specific refresher standards published on the short-duration course register.

If refresher course standards do exist for a particular course, then only one refresher course is eligible in a lifetime for each candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.
To be confirmed upon completion of the initial analysis, depending on experience.
Yes, the course includes practical training sessions where participants will operate the tractor under the supervision of experienced instructors.
The assessment consists of a theory test and a practical test. The theory test includes multiple-choice questions, while the practical test involves demonstrating the safe and efficient operation of the agricultural tractor.
There are no formal prerequisites, but having some prior experience or knowledge of operating agricultural machinery can be beneficial.
Participants should bring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety boots, gloves, and high-visibility clothing. Your training provider will provide details on any additional requirements.

To achieve the NPORS Red Trained Operator Card candidates must pass both the CSCS touch screen H+S test (within the last 2 years) and the CPCS Theory Test and the Practical Test.

To upgrade the NPORS Red Trained Operator Card you will have to achieve, within 2 years, the relevant NVQ. For more information on the required NVQ contact us on 01623 287830.

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