Agricultural Tractor (N601) – NPORS Accredited Course

The NPORS Agricultural Tractor (N601) course is designed for individuals operating tractors for agricultural, grounds maintenance, or construction purposes. The training covers safe use, trailer operation, attachments, and manoeuvring.

Course Overview

Operators will learn to handle a tractor with and without attachments, perform safety checks, and operate across varied terrain. The course focuses on safe site travel, PTO (power take-off) awareness, and towing procedures.

What the Course Covers

• Health & Safety Principles Understanding risks associated with agricultural equipment and rural sites.

• Pre-Use Checks Conducting inspections on tyres, brakes, lights, and PTO guards.

• Machine Controls Familiarisation with transmission, hydraulics, and controls.

• Driving Techniques Manoeuvring in open fields and confined areas, including reversing.

• Towing Trailers & Implements Safe coupling, uncoupling, and towing procedures.

• Post-Use Procedures Parking, isolating, and securing the tractor.

What to Expect on the Course

• Classroom session covering tractor safety and legislation

• Supervised hands-on operation and trailer handling

• Final assessment covering both theory and practical elements

Course Duration

• Novice: 2–3 Days

• Experienced Operator: 1 Day

Entry Requirements

• No experience required for full course

• CITB Health & Safety test required for NPORS-CSCS card path

Certification

Upon completion, candidates will receive a NPORS Agricultural Tractor (N601) operator card (Traditional or CSCS route). 

Why Choose Us?

• Accredited NPORS training provider

• Flexible training options to suit all experience levels

• Experienced instructors with industry knowledge

• Nationwide training availability

• Full support with card applications and renewals