If you are currently working on a farm, this course will provide you with an understanding of the safe operation of tractors and front-end loaders in any given situation, with or without attached equipment. You will learn skills to safely use the various components and controls of a tractor and front-end loader. The course also includes procedures and guidelines, occupational health and safety, and risk management information.
During the two days of face-to-face training, you will be assessed over a range of surfaces, weather and terrain conditions, with a two-week gap in between the two days.
What will I Learn?
prepare a tractor for operation
prepare a front-end loader for operation
operate a tractor
operate a front-end loader
complete a tractor operation
complete a front-end loader operation.
Course Outcomes and Career Opportunities
On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for this course, which may contribute to the award of an agriculture qualification.
Entrance requirements & pre-requisites
You must be at least 16 years of age and currently working on a farm.
For this course, you will need to:
provide photo ID to the trainer on the first day of the course
bring a pen and paper
wear appropriate protective clothing, long pants and fully covered steel-cap work boots.
Units offered
Core Units
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Unit Code
Unit Name
AHCMOM202
Operate tractors
AHCMOM207
Conduct front-end loader operations
Assessment
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course (including resource and/or materials costs associated with your course).
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Course Fees
$595.00
No concession or government funding applies
How do I pay for the short course?
Booking your short course is easy and starts online. Once you've completed your online booking, you can choose from the following convenient payment options:
Online: pay securely via our online payment portal.
Over the phone: we will call you to take EFTPOS payment over the phone using your credit or debit card.
In person: visit your nearest campus to pay by card.
Authority to Invoice: if you nominate a third party (such as your employer) to cover your course cost, we will email you an Authority to Invoice form.
How to book for a short course
There are 5 simple steps when booking a short course with us.
Book – Book online and complete our enrolment details at swtafe.edu.au
Verify – You will be asked to verify your identity online as part of the booking process.
Pay – Pay online, in person, over the phone, or request an invoice for third-party payment.
Assessment – Some courses require a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. We’ll let you know if it’s needed.
Attend – Once confirmed, we’ll email all the course details and any pre-reading required.
If need any assistance with completing your booking, contact our team via the live chat below, call 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
Careers and Course Advice
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Our Careers Coaches at the Skills and Jobs Centre is here to support you. Whether you’re exploring career options, transitioning from school to the workforce or looking to study after school we’re here to help you.
Student Support
As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
