Agronomy, Plant & Machinery
Ploughing With A Conventional Mounted Plough
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Minimum duration
1 Day
Course delivery
Training
Integrated training and assessment (ITA)
Practical
Description
This training course aims to give trainees knowledge, understanding and basic skills in operating a plough to prepare sites for the planting of extensive crops. The course outlines how the operator is able to maintain the plough in good working condition, prepare the tractor and plough for use, and use good ploughing techniques under all field working conditions in order to produce conditions in the soil that provide optimum conditions for good seed germination and plant growth. The length of training may vary depending on the objectives covered, the ratio of trainee/instructor and the ability and previous experience of the trainees. The delivery of training covers a mix of both theory and practical elements.