Operate a Tractor in the Primary Industry Micro Credential Level 3
Course description
These 2-day courses are ideally suited to people of all levels of experience. It offers people the opportunity to learn about tractor safety in a safe learning environment.
This micro-credential consists of 16 credits at Level 2 and 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the legal requirements for tractor use.
- Identify hazards and describe control measures and the requirements for reporting accidents or near misses.
- Attach and detach a power take off driven 3-point linkage mounted implement.
- Operate a tractor on flat terrain.
- Describe factors that affect tractor stability and dynamics of a tractor with attached implements.
- Operate and maintain a power take off driven implement.
Safe Operation of a Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) Micro Credential Level 3
Course description
Delivering necessary skills and knowledge to operate a light utility vehicle effectively and safely while reducing the risk to themselves and others. Structured learning adds value and provides basic essential knowledge to operate a light utility vehicle before developing specific workplace skills.
This micro-credential consists of 17 credits at Level 2 and 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the safe operation of a LUV
- Describe LUV driving contingency procedures
- Describe the safe operation of a LUV with trailed equipment and a mounted load
- Prepare to, and drive a LUV on flat terrain
- Operate a LUV with trailed equipment
- Operate a LUV with mounted equipment or load
- Operate a LUV on rolling terrain
Operate a Quad Bike in the Primary Industry Micro Credential Level 3
Course description
The Operate a Quad bike in the Primary Industry micro-credential, provides those with limited experience, targeted training which employers value. Delivering necessary skills and knowledge to operate a Quad bike effectively and safely while reducing the risk to themselves and others.
This micro-credential consists of 18 credits at Level 2 and 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the safe operation of a quad bike
- Describe quad bike riding contingency procedures
- Describe the safe operation of a quad bike with trailed equipment and a mounted load
- Prepare to, and ride a quad bike on flat terrain
- Operate a quad bike with trailed equipment
- Operate a quad bike with mounted equipment or load
- Operate a quad bike on rolling terrain
Operate a Motorbike in the Primary Industry Micro Credential Level 3
Course description
The Operate a Motorbike in the Primary Industry micro-credential provides those with limited experience, targeted training which employers value. Delivering necessary skills and knowledge to operate a Quad bike effectively and safely while reducing the risk to themselves and others.
This micro-credential consists of 12 credits at Level 2 and 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the safe operation of a motorcycle
- Describe motorcycle riding contingency procedures
- Describe the safe operation of a motorcycle with a mounted load
- Prepare to, and ride a motorcycle on flat terrain
- Operate a motorcycle with mounted equipment or load
- Operate a motorcycle on rolling terrain
Safe Use of Chainsaws in a Pest Control or Primary Sector Environment Micro Credential Level 3
Course description
To provide people with the skills and knowledge of the rules and requirements needed to safely use a chainsaw as part of a wilding pines pest control programme or in other primary sector environments where trees need to be safely removed.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the rules for chainsaw use
- Describe rules relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel
- Describe PPE and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators
- Disassemble and reassemble a chainsaw, identify its components, and explain their functions
- Describe the factors that influence the operation of a chainsaw
- Prepare to operate a chainsaw
- Start and test a chainsaw
- Use a chainsaw to make cuts
