Tractor Safety

Tractor Safety Course Information

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Due to a change in the number of practicum hours required by USDOL to obtain certification for completion of this training, our training has taken on a new look. The list below encompasses all steps necessary to earn your Tractor and Machinery Safety Certification.

  1. Register – you can do this through the online registration link below or by contacting one of the cooperating Extension Offices. (see contact info below)
    1. https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esuTzt0bd2rd6Qu
  2. Visit your local Extension Office to pay the $15 registration fee and obtain your copy of the training manual.
  3. Complete all online quizzes. (Quizzes must be completed by our in-person session on April 18.)
    1. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation from Canvas to join the online course.
    2. From there, you will be directed to create an account.
    3. There are 5 modules (Chapter 1&2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6) plus the practice test at the end.
    4. Quizzes can be taken multiple times; we will take the highest score.
  4. Complete Practice Quiz.
    1. The practice test can only be taken once all other quizzes have been completed.
    2. The practice test can only be taken one time.
    3. Students must complete this quiz before our in-person session on April 18. This will be beneficial information during test time on April 18!
  5. Certification of Completion
    1. Once all modules and the practice test have been completed, you will receive a "Certificate of Completion." If possible, please print this and bring it to the in-person session on April 18th.
  1. Attend the entire in-person training session on April 18 in Pleasantview.
    1. Students will be asked to complete the following:
      1. Written Test
        1. Must pass the written exam with a 70% or better.
      2. Pre-Operation Test
        1. Perform the Pre-Operation Test – checking levels and identifying parts.
        2. Sample questions will be sent via email prior to the in-person class.
      3. Driving Test
        1. Navigate through the designated driving course within 15 minutes.
        2. Sample course will be sent via email prior to the in-person class.

The completion of online quizzes and practice test, plus the passing of the written, pre-op, and driving test will result in the student walking away at the end of class on April 18th with their Tractor Safety Certificate. If online course work is not complete prior to the in-class date, they will need to complete all work before we mail them their certificate.

 

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact Grace Schneider at gschnei@ksu.edu