Combi Tractor Mower TRA06

A combi tractor mower is a universal machine, that has a mower cutter deck, with the added benefit of using attachments powered by either a PTO or hydraulics. The machine is able to tow attachments, making it a perfect machine for small estate maintenance.

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
• Set up exclusion zone
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use
• Prepare the agricultural tractor for use
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Environmental considerations
• Storage and transport of implements and attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

• Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
• Trailed equipment
• 3-point linkage and PTO attachments
• Varying terrain and slopes
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Suitable welfare facilities
• Tractor and attachments
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed

• Suitable head protection
• Suitable eye protection
• Suitable hearing protection
• Suitable work clothes including wet weather
• Gloves
• Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
• High Viz

• Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf
• Avoiding danger from underground services HSG47 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/hsg47.pdf
• PUWER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf
• LOLER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm

• 25 multiple choice questions
• 4 marks per question
• 80% pass mark required

• Pre use and operational checks
• Travel up and down slopes with hill starts
• Drive through chicane, forwards and backwards
• Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
• Attach trailer and secure
• Attach 3-point linkage attachment
• Connect PTO attachment and run
• Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
• Pass mark is less than 35 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications