How to become a tractor driver
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could do:
- Level 2 Award in Tractor Driving and Related Occupations course at an agricultural college.
- Level 2 Award in Safe Working in Agriculture and Production Horticulture
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You could do an intermediate general farm worker apprenticeship that would give you some of the skills to do this job.
This apprenticeship typically takes 18 months to complete.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
There are no set entry requirements if you want to apply directly but experience in farming or dairying could be useful. A knowledge of basic mechanics might also be helpful.
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Registration
you may need a plant card to operate some machinery
Further information
You can find out more about working in farming from Tasty Careers.