Tractor Safety

Tractor Safety Course Information

Tractor Safety 2025

Due to a change in the number of practicum hours required (24 hours in total) 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.
    1. https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1U4iexSBPVOfAWi
  2. Visit your local Extension Office to pay the $15 registration fee and obtain your copy of the training manual.
  3. Complete online quizzes and worksheets. (Quizzes must be completed by our in-person session on May 27. Worksheets will need to be completed before receiving certification.)
    1. Once registered, you will receive an email with all the links and directions to complete the chapter quizzes.
  4. Video Assignments: This may be completed before or after the in-person training on May 27 but must be completed to receive certification.
    1. Video Assignment links will be sent to your email after registration.
  5. Complete Practice Quiz.
    1. Students must complete this quiz before our in-person session on May 27. This will be beneficial information during test time on May 27!
  6. Attend the entire in-person training session on May 27 in Kingman.
    1. Must pass the written exam with a 70% or better.
  7. Complete 6 hours of tractor/implement training with parent or employer and safely demonstrate the ability to operate a tractor and all its controls according to safe operating procedures.
    1. A completed driving log must be presented and signed by the parent/employer.
    2. These driving hours can be completed before the in-person training session on May 27.

 

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