4.7. QLD TRACTOR INDUCTION

COURSE SUMMARY
This course has been developed to educate Surf Life Saving Members on the safe operations of operating a tractor in the beach environment. All members that operate a tractor must obtain this award prior.

All clubs : Please seek advise from your Lifesaving Services Coordinator in relation to required permission from your local council to hold vehicle inductions (Note: we are aware that some Councils to do require permission).

UNIT/S OF COMPETENCY
This award is currently not aligned to any nationally recognised units of competency.

PRE-REQUISITES

• For vehicles under 4.5 tonnes an open licence is required relevant to the transmission type for the vehicle.
• Vehicles over 4.5 tonnes require a specific grade of licence.
• All candidates will need to comply with the Qld Transport licencing requirements for the vehicle you are using.
  Refer to 2WD & 4WD Induction Workbook
• Check individual club insurance policies for restrictions eg. age, licence types etc.
  

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Risk factors and Safety considerations.
• Fundamentals of Tractors – Systems – Preparation and Maintenance.
• Sand Driving techniques, Strategies and extraction methods.
• Trailer towing, reversing, boat launching.
  

FOOTWEAR

• It is advisable for candidates to wear firm footwear when undertaking training and assessment in this induction. It is likely that in most circumstances of operation, operators will not be using footwear due to the sandy conditions and this is acceptable under normal operations.
  

EQUIPMENT FOR ASSESSMENT

• Tractor
• Loaded Trailer as in normal operations
• Warning / visibility Cones / Training area signs
• Snatch Strap and/or Chain
• PATROL shirt or VISY vest and suitable Footwear if necessary
  

WHO CAN TRAIN/ASSESS?
In Surf Life Saving Queensland, the following people can conduct a QLD Tractor Induction course:

1. Endorsed Delegate – QLD Tractor Induction – members must be re-endorsed annually, using the SLSQ Endorsed Delegate SSV Tractor Form located on the SLSQ App
   

COURSE RESOURCES

• SLSQ Tractor – Induction Learner Guide (Found on SLS Members Area Library)
• SLSQ Tractor – Induction Course Presenter Guide (Found on SLS Members Area Library)
  

Additional Paperwork – that may be required to be submitted:

• Probationary Trainer Observation Form – LOCATION: SLSQ APP > Training & Education > Education Forms
• Probationary Assessor Observation Form – LOCATION: SLSQ APP > Training & Education > Education Forms
  

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Assessment is through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace.
  

PROCESS FOR SKILLS MAINTENANCE

• No annual Skills Maintenance check is required for this award.
• The Tractor Operator Induction Award will remain current as long as the pre-requisites mentioned above remain current.