Mechanical Training: Tractor and Implement Operator (windmill and water pump maintenance)
Course Objective
The Purpose of this skills program is to provide learners with a basic understanding as well as application of: Knowledge and skills to maintain, set calibrate and operate tractors and implements in an agricultural setting. In addition they will be positioned to extend their learning and practice into other areas of agriculture ensuring profitability of agricultural enterprises.
Target Audience
The range of typical learners include persons interested in gaining a better understanding of basic operator practices and start their own agricultural enterprise.
Duration
25 Days / or 20 Days (Limited)
Attendees Min./Max.
Minimum of 10 / Maximum of 20
Pre-requisites
Learners must have a natural interest in and moderate talent for the handling of a tractor. Learners should be interested in agriculture and they must be physically fit.
Form of Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence
Formative assessment: Evidence of performance will be collected continuously as Learners progress and will be considered in the final determination of the learners capabilities.
Learning Outcomes
- Safety precautions.
- Pre start inspections and minor maintenance.
- Gear selections.
- Hitching of various implements.
- Unhitching of implements.
- Manoeuvring of tractor with implements.
- Practical driving of a tractor with implements.
- Transporting.
- Fault finding.
- Fuel consumption.
If the need of the client is specific implements like calibration of:
- Planters.
- Fertilisers.
- Chemical sprays etc. the trainer will concentrate on these items
Provider
Train the Nation and Associates
