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AHCMOM202 – Operate tractors

Agricultural & Rural

Develop practical tractor operating skills, including pre-start checks, safe driving, implement awareness, hazard control and shutdown procedures.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to operate tractors safely in line with workplace procedures. Participants learn to plan tasks, conduct pre-start inspections, operate tractors to suit conditions, manage common hazards including uneven terrain and attachments, and complete shut-down and basic operator maintenance. Training is practical and supports safe tractor use across rural operations, land management and field-based work environments.

Key Details

Delivery: Face-to-face (theory + practical) or workplace-based delivery for group bookings (where suitable)

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow up to 1 day, including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

AHCMOM202 – Operate tractors


Who This Course Is For

Suitable for workers who operate tractors as part of agriculture, land management, parks and reserves, rural maintenance and property operations roles.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum age: 18 years.
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Workplace authorisation and site requirements may apply.
Language, literacy and numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / equipment / IT access: Suitable PPE is required for practical tractor activities. A device with internet access is required if online learning is included.
Workplace or site access requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical tractor activities relevant to the unit outcomes, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment may include knowledge questions and practical demonstration of tractor checks, safe operation, hazard controls, shut-down procedures and reporting aligned to the unit outcomes.

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Statement of Attainment by Health Security Education (RTO #40907) for AHCMOM202 – Operate tractors. A valid USI is required prior to certification issue.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.