Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operation (NPTC 0014-31)

This course is for anyone who wants to know more about the safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance and safety checks, and recognition of controls and instruments.

The minimum age for candidates taking this course is 16 years.

The course will cover:

• Identifying any hazard specific to the site, task and machine
• Identifying and explaining functions of all instruments and controls on the machine
• Carrying out daily pre-use checks on the tractor
• Demonstrating knowledge of precautions to be observed when driving with heavily loaded trailers and implements
• Mounting vehicle, carrying out safety checks and starting engine

This course will be delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

• Overalls
• Steel toe-capped boots
• Writing materials
• Lunch (there will be facilities on-site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)

There is a formal NPTC assessment which can be taken at the College using our tractors – or your own site using your own tractor – and this will take approximately two to three hours.

DCG offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture, as well as a wide range of other land-based topics – please see the DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact DCG on 0800 0280289 or tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk