ASL Safety & Training

Course Outlines -

Course Outlines -

Advanced Tractor Training




This course is designed to teach the driver how to handle modern tractors and give them a good understanding of the use and controls when operating tractors under normal farm activities.

Duration: 2 day

Certification: ASL/LANTRA Training certificate issued to all successful participants.



Course Content



  • Pre-start checks
  • Carry out a daily service on a tractor and attached machinery.
  • Understand the effects of attached machinery
  • Understand tractor power transmission and power loss
  • Cornering
  • Understand the different hydraulic functions
  • Safe use of loaders its effects
  • PTO shaft
  • Inspect machinery to be attached
  • Safe procedure for checking and adjustment of machinery
  • Trailer dimensions
  • Insurance requirements for Roadwork
  • Braking systems required for trailers
  • Controls
  • Safety Switches
  • Towing and the electronics in modern tractors