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Lantra Combi Tractor Mower TRA06
Tuppco training specialise in delivering on-site training tailored to your needs, utilising your equipment at your premises.
COURSE DETAILS
Training Course Type
- On-site training and assessment
Novice Training Course Duration
1-3 days dependant on any previous experience
Novice Candidate Numbers
4
Experience Worker Tests per day
4
Variations
- Safe use of tractor
- Trailed equipment
- PTO equipment
- 3-point linkage equipment
- Mower deck
Card Options
- 5-year LANTRA Awards traditional card & certificate
Minimum Age
16
Instructor
Bertie Tupper & Tuppco instructors
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INFORMATION
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What is an combi tractor mower?
A combi tractor mower is a universal machine, that has a mower cutter deck, with the added benefit of using attachments powered by either a PTO or hydraulics. The machine is able to tow attachments, making it a perfect machine for small estate maintenance.
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What does the Tuppco training course include?
- Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
- Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
- Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
- Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions
- Set up exclusion zone
- Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements
- Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use
- Prepare the agricultural tractor for use
- Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
- Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently
- Environmental considerations
- Storage and transport of implements and attachments
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
- Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures
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Venue and Equipment Requirements:
- Suitable and safe area to operate and manoeuvre machine
- Trailed equipment
- 3-point linkage and PTO attachments
- Varying terrain and slopes
- Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
- Suitable welfare facilities
- Tractor and attachments
- Operators’ manual
- Risk assessment completed
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Theory assessment:
- 25 multiple choice questions
- 4 marks per question
- 80% pass mark required
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Practical assessment criteria
- Pre use and operational checks
- Travel up and down slopes with hill starts
- Drive through chicane, forwards and backwards
- Reverse 30 metres in a straight line, through restrictions
- Attach trailer and secure
- Attach 3-point linkage attachment
- Connect PTO attachment and run
- Drive over uneven and sloping terrain
Pass mark is less than 35 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
Time allowed – N/A
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Where can Tuppco deliver onsite training courses?
Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Objective Of Course
The aim of the Combi Tractor Mower (TRA06) course with TUPPCO Training is to equip learners with the knowledge, operational skills, and confidence required to use tractor mower combinations safely, effectively, and in line with industry best practice.
Key Course Objectives:
- Understand tractor mower components, controls, and cutting systems
- Learn how to carry out pre-use checks, machine setup, and safety inspections
- Identify hazards, risks, and safe working methods
- Develop practical skills in safe mowing techniques, manoeuvring, and obstacle awareness
- Gain experience working on slopes, uneven ground, and varied terrain
- Learn correct post-use cleaning, shutdown, transport, and maintenance procedures
By the end of the course, learners will be confident and competent operators of combination tractor mowers, able to work safely and efficiently in professional grounds environments.
What Will Be Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Lantra Combi Tractor Mower (TRA06) course with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Lantra Awards certificate. This qualification confirms that participants have gained the skills and safety knowledge required to operate combination tractor–mower units safely and efficiently across a range of environments.
Your Award Will Include:
- Official Lantra Awards TRA06 Certificate
- Demonstrated competence in safe tractor mower operation
- Knowledge of cutting systems, mower attachments, and safety procedures
- Practical assessment in machine setup, mowing techniques, and safe manoeuvring
- A nationally recognised qualification suitable for landscaping, grounds maintenance, and estate work
Who the Award Is For:
Designed for grounds maintenance teams, estate workers, landscapers, local authorities, agricultural staff, and anyone who operates tractor-mounted or trailed mower systems.
How Long The Course Can Take
The Lantra TRA06 Combi Tractor Mower course with TUPPCO Training is generally completed in 1 day, though duration may vary depending on experience and mower type.
Course Duration Overview:
- Total training time: 1 day
- Includes: theory, mower setup, safety procedures, and hands-on operation
- Delivered by experienced TUPPCO Training instructors
- Flexible scheduling with on-site training available anywhere in the UK
Expert Training On Your Business Site
TUPPCO Training delivers the TRA06 Combi Tractor Mower course directly at your site, allowing your staff to train on your tractor-mower equipment in the actual conditions they maintain. This ensures the training is practical, relevant, and immediately beneficial to your team’s daily tasks.
Why On-Site Training Is So Effective:
- Training tailored to your tractor, mower attachments, and land conditions
- Learners practise on familiar ground such as sports fields, estates, parks, farms, or commercial areas
- Flexible scheduling to reduce downtime
- Enhances team efficiency while reducing operational risks
- Delivered by knowledgeable TUPPCO Training instructors with real industry experience
Suitable For:
- Local councils and parish authorities
- Sports grounds and parks
- Estates and private land
- Agricultural sites and contractors
TUPPCO Training covers the entire UK, including the Cotswolds and surrounding regional areas.
FAQs
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Do I Receive A Certificate & Skills Card?
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
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What Areas Do We Cover?
TUPPCO Training proudly provides expert first aid and workplace training across the Cotswolds, surrounding counties, and nationwide across the UK. We bring our trainers directly to your business, school, nursery, or organisation. Local Cotswold Areas We Cover- Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water Wider Regional & UK Coverage- We also cover Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, and all areas across the UK, ensuring flexible, high-quality training wherever you are located. If your area isn’t listed, just get in touch—TUPPCO Training travels nationwide.
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Where Do We Deliver Training?
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
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Who Delivers Your Training?
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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