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CPCS (A33) - Agricultural Tractor Training Courses

The CPCS A33 training course is aimed at operatives of Agricultural Tractors. All candidates must have successfully completed the CSCS Health, Safety and Environment touchscreen test within the past two years.

There are two skill levels available for this CPCS training course.

• For those with 2 years constant and recent experience, an Experienced Worker CPCS course may be suitable.
• For those without this experience, the Foundation CPCS course is available.

Experienced Worker courses in this CPCS category typically last 2 days, whereas the Foundation course will last longer; typically, 3 or 4 days.

Successful candidates who pass the CPCS A33 course will receive the Red CPCS Card (Trained Operator) endorsed with the Agricultural Tractor category. This is valid for 2 years. During these 2 years, red card holders can work towards their NVQ in Plant Operations to upgrade to a Blue Competent Operator CPCS Card.

If you are a private individual looking to undertake a CPCS certification training course and gain a CPCS card. Please also read our guidelines for CPCS Training and the Private Individual, as the implications are different to those of a CITB registered company.

CPCS Course Detail

The CPCS A33 course aims to teach operatives how to safely operate an Agricultural Tractor. Elements covered at all skill levels will ensure operators can carry out a range of tasks related to this plant machinery.

This CPCS course includes the following elements:

• Naming the principle elements, components and controls of the plant machinery
• Pre and post use checks
• Shut down and securing procedures
• Attaching and setting a range of implements ready for work, including trailed, mounted and power take off drives
• Removing said implements and storing them correctly
• Identifying hazards, underground and overhead services
• Loading and unloading procedures

For all CPCS categories, the CPCS theory test is a verbal questions and answer session which will take approximately an hour to complete. The CPCS practical test for the Agricultural Tractor must be completed within an hour and will consist of the candidate using the machine to complete a variety of activities and manoeuvres including compacting and spreading materials.

Course Delivery

Please check the Dates section for open courses in the CPCS (A33) Agricultural Tractor training category, or for more general help or further information please send an enquiry to enquiries@bookmycourse.co.uk.