Agricultural Tractor CPCS A33 Course
Key Features
Of this Agricultural Tractor A33 Course:
- Perform pre-use inspections and routine maintenance on agricultural tractors
- Operate tractors safely across varied terrain including slopes and uneven ground
- Use common attachments such as front loaders, trailers and power take-off equipment
- Apply current UK health and safety requirements including PUWER regulations
- Complete both theory and practical elements of the CPCS technical test
- Transfer skills directly to construction sites, farms and rural operations
Course Date Availability
Agricultural Tractor A33 training at the following 2 centres. Prices from £1195 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Taunton | 15th Jun 202613th Jul 2026 |
| Wakefield | 17th Jun 202615th Jul 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The CPCS A33 Agricultural Tractor course delivers the full nationally recognised qualification for operating agricultural tractors in UK workplaces. It covers every aspect of safe and competent use required by the Construction Plant Competence Scheme, including machine preparation, control familiarisation, attachment operation, load handling, and travel on different surfaces. Delegates finish with the practical knowledge needed to work productively while meeting current site and legislative standards.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Plant operators seeking CPCS certification for tractor duties
- Farm staff moving into regulated construction or infrastructure work
- Groundworkers and general operatives required to use tractors on site
- Supervisors responsible for overseeing tractor operations
- Employers needing to verify workforce competence under CDM regulations
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Carry out daily checks, defect reporting and basic maintenance
- Start, manoeuvre, stop and park the tractor in confined and open areas
- Select, fit and operate common attachments safely
- Assess ground conditions, gradients and stability before travel
- Load, transport and discharge materials using trailers and loaders
- Apply safe working practices around other vehicles, personnel and livestock
- Follow site rules, hand signals and environmental controls
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over three days and combines classroom theory with extensive practical exercises on an approved training area. Delegates complete the CPCS theory test and practical test on the final day.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- CPCS scheme overview and tractor classifications
- Health, safety and legislative responsibilities
- Pre-start checks, instruments and controls
- Safe operating techniques on level and sloping ground
- Attachment selection, fitting and use
- Load handling, trailer work and power take-off operations
- End-of-shift procedures and machine security
- CPCS technical test preparation and delivery
Private Courses On-site
Agricultural Tractor CPCS A33 training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card. This two-year card allows on-site experience to be gained before progressing to the Blue Competent Operator card through an NVQ Level 2 and a competence assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Agricultural Tractor CPCS A33 questions:
The standard course runs over three consecutive days, including theory sessions, practical training and the CPCS technical tests.
Delegates should have a good understanding of written and spoken English and be physically fit enough to operate the machine safely. No previous formal qualification is required.
Training includes pre-use inspections, control familiarisation, attachment use, load handling, travel on slopes and uneven ground, stability awareness and relevant health and safety legislation.
Assessment consists of a multiple-choice theory test and a practical test where delegates demonstrate machine operation, attachment use and safe working practices.
Successful delegates receive a CPCS Red Trained Operator card valid for two years.
The Red card lasts two years. After gaining site experience, delegates can apply for the Blue Competent Operator card which is valid for five years.
A33 focuses specifically on agricultural tractors and their typical attachments, whereas other categories cover industrial or wheeled loading shovels with different operating characteristics.
Delegates must bring valid photo identification, safety boots, high-visibility clothing, a hard hat and gloves. All other equipment is provided.
Yes, many providers can deliver the training at a suitable location provided the site meets CPCS requirements for space, terrain and facilities.
Regular refresher training is recommended every three to five years or when new attachments or site conditions are introduced to maintain competence.
Yes, the syllabus includes safe fitting, operation and removal of both trailed trailers and mounted implements such as loaders and power take-off driven equipment.
The CPCS A33 card is recognised across construction, civil engineering and agricultural environments where tractor operations take place under UK regulations.
Prices per person typically start at £1195. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The CPCS A33 qualification confirms that an operator has demonstrated the full range of skills needed to use agricultural tractors safely and effectively in current UK working environments.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group