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Wisconsin Safe  Operation of Tractor and Machinery Certification Program


Example Syllabus

The programs will vary in structure based on time frames and instructors. The following is an example syllabus to provide a basis for designing your program.
Subject Matter Chapter Time Allocation (hours)
Introduction 1
Safety is No Accident 1 1
Instruments and Controls 2 1
Maintenance and Safety 3 1
Starting and Stopping Tractors 4 1
Tractor Safety on the Farm 5 5.5
Tractor Hitches, PTO, Hydraulics 6 2
Tractor Safety on the Road 7 2
Why Farm Accidents Occur 8 1
Farm Machinery Accident Situations 9 1
Farmstead Safety 10 4
Safety Standards for Agricultural
Tractors and Implements
11 0.5
General review 1
Written Exam 1
Driving Exam 1