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Tractor Driving - Oatridge (Uphall)
This 3 day certified course covers safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance, safety checks and recognition of controls and instruments.
Provider
Scotland's Rural College, Uphall
£550.00
Enquire via the Scotland's Rural College website.
Description
This 3 day course covers safe driving of a tractor, pre-use maintenance, safety checks and recognition of controls and instruments. After the initial training participants will be required to complete an assessment held on a separate date to gain certification. This course is suitable for those aged 16+ and no previous experience is necessary. The test of covers the use of the tractor in a range of situations: driving safely and correctly around a suitable course (including reversing with a trailer), trailer hitching, attaching 3-point linkage and Power Take Off (PTO) driven attachments. Duration: 3 days (plus and additional day for assessment) Available at Barony (Dumfries), Craibstone (Aberdeen), Elmwood (Cupar), Oatridge (Broxburn)
About Scotland's Rural College
It's not just agriculture and farming - at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) we offer learning and expertise to support the natural economy and meet the global challenges of tomorrow. From vocational training and CPD to postgraduate qualifications, our course offerings cover everything from agriculture to zoonoses & epidemiology -and a world of options in between.
Women in Agriculture
The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government to support the personal development of women, providing them with additional skills to progress their careers and employment opportunities in Scottish agriculture beyond their current role.
Next Generation Practical Training
The Next Generation Practical Training Fund has been established by Scottish Government with an aim to support those relatively new to agriculture, by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business and sustainability skills, in order to help them secure, sustain and progress their careers.
