Youth Tractor Safety Course

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NOTE:There are currently no class dates set for 2025 due to lack of instructors. If you are interested in becoming an instructor for Tractor Safety, please contact 4-H Staff.

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The Hazardous Occupation in Agricultural Law requires that youth ages 14 to 16 must have at least 24 hours of tractor safety and maintenance instruction to drive a tractor on a farm other than that owned by their parents. This certification allows youth 14 and 15 years of age to legally operate farm equipment for hire. After completing the training course, youth are required to pass a written knowledge test and driving test to receive the certification.

This National Safe Tractor Training Program enables young workers (ages 14-19) to obtain a US Department of Labor Certificate of Training Certification which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment.The program includes training on farm safety, tractor safety, tractor operation and other related topics. 14 and older will be able to drive and become certified. Participants learn important safety skills and gain an advantage when seeking employment at a lawn or landscaping business, golf course or farm.

Course Requirements

In order to satisfactorily complete this course and receive the appropriate certification, you must:

• Pre-register and pay the appropriate fee. Attend scheduled classes and actively participate. Attendance will be recorded.
• On-line registration: Tractor Registration
• Signed Acknowledgement of Risk Form
• Reading assignments in the manual as the course progresses, weekly quizzes.
• Complete the final practical driving exam.
• Pass the written final exam with a 70% grade. Please let one of the instructors know if you need any assistance testing. Readers and/or special arrangements can be made.
• Portions of the sessions may be located in unheated facilities or outdoors, please dress according to the weather. Proper footwear is required for all sessions.

Last updated January 13, 2025